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The American Lawyer

With Lateral Market Heating Up, Emerging Companies Lawyers Bullish on Coming Months

"One of the things that is very interesting about this sector, just in terms of the business cycle, is there's a fair amount of activity even when the overall market is weaker," said Martin Wellington, Sidley Austin's ECVC leader.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Cashing In on Busy Year, Hueston Hennigan Offers Associates Midyear 'Reward.' Will Other Litigation Firms Follow Suit?

One recruiter noted it is "very rare to see bonuses halfway through the year," adding that the firm is likely using the bonus as a "retention tool."
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Dear Dan: Blunt Advice from Top Law Firms About Legal Recruiters—Part Three

"Don't align with a recruiter who only tells you positives. The best headhunters will be honest with you.": Dan Binstock shares internal recruiters' best guidance in this part three of a four-part series.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Culture Key to Remaining Competitive for Talent at Midsize Firms

"Less and less people are concerned with upward mobility as they were in years past," said Philadelphia-area recruiter Brian Levinson. "We live in a now moment, and they're worried about the now."
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Dear Dan: Blunt Advice From Top Law Firms About Legal Recruiters—Part Two

Internal law firm recruiters share advice, in their own words, for selecting the right placement professional in this part two of a four-part series from Dan Binstock.
12 minute read

National Law Journal

IP Litigation Trio From Shook Jumps to Boies Schiller Flexner

Chairman-elect Matthew Schwartz said IP disputes, particularly patent litigation, are "areas of strategic focus" for Boies Schiller.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

In-House Counsel Saw Pay Rise Over Past Year, Despite Drop in Job-Hopping

Legal department attorneys received modest pay increases over the past year after median pay dropped 3% between 2022 and 2023, according to search firm BarkerGilmore's 2024 In-House Counsel Compensation Report.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

After Stint at Freshfields, Antitrust Duo Returns to Wilson Sonsini

Jamillia Ferris, who was head of Freshfields' U.S. antitrust practice, has rejoined Wilson Sonsini as a partner, along with Matthew McDonald.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

The FTC's New Noncompete Rule Does Not Solve the Real Challenge Ediscovery Business Development Professionals Have When Changing Employers

The abolition of noncompetes is empowering for job-seekers, but it does not eliminate the real challenge of replicating historical sales success during the kickoff of new sales employment.
7 minute read

Legaltech News

How to Manage Outside Counsel Spend—With the Help of Legal Technology

Here are three strategies legal teams can adopt to operate much more independently and optimally, and become far less reliant on outside counsel.
7 minute read

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