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Corporate Counsel

Will Continued Remote Work Help Legal Department Diversity and Inclusion?

"If you're trying to support a new lawyer, and you can't sit beside them or meet face to face, that's going to become more challenging for lawyers of color," one general counsel said.
3 minute read

Law.com

Kent Zimmermann on Balancing Client Demands to Return to the Office With a War for Talent

In this week's episode, Law.com business of law reporter Patrick Smith spoke with Zeughauser Group's Kent Zimmermann about how client demands to return to the office could force law firms to choose between clients and talent—and how the COVID-19 Delta variant could foil their plans.
1 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Kleinbard Nears 100% Vaccination Status Ahead of 'Hybrid' Reopening in September

Kleinbard co-managing partner Michael Frattone said, "due to a changing environment and changing marketplace, we had to be more flexible about [working remotely], both with existing employees that were asking for accommodations and with attracting talent in the marketplace."
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

South Florida Law Firms Are Finding Associates in Uncommon Places Amid Talent Wars

"If you are a well-credentialed candidate in any major practice area, you can make a lateral move with little or no thought and you'll be paid for it," said one recruiter.
7 minute read

Pro Mid Market

'Striking Range'? How Midsize Firms Fit Into Big Law's Associate Bidding War

"If we do make a change—and I suspect there will be a change—it won't be at $200,000, but it will be within striking range," one firm leader said.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Firms Are Seeing Remote Work Policies Affect Recruitment and Retention

"These are people at law firms looking to go in-house who recognized during the pandemic, they weren't getting calls from partners for work," one recruiter said.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Legal Departments Caught in Big Law Bonus Battle Crossfire

"These law firms are doing everything they can to hold onto people," said John Gilmore of BarkerGilmore.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Legal Industry Recovery Pushes Past Halfway Point

The latest BLS jobs report shows the legal industry is continuing a steady recovery toward pre-pandemic employment.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Not Reaching Diversity Goals? Leaning on Typical Recruiting Practices Could Be the Problem

"The problem with diversity in recruiting is that not enough recruiters are actually making an effort to promote diverse candidates," recruiter Merle Vaughn said.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Firm Diversity: Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel Creates 'Clear Path' to Success For Diverse Attorneys

"It is not sufficient to just hire great diverse candidates. The firm must foster an environment that makes them want to be an integral part of the firm," firm partner Jerry D. Hamilton said.
3 minute read

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