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Corporate Counsel

Lofty-Sounding 'Chief Legal Officer' Title Becomes Bargaining Chip in Talent Hunt

The title suggests "this is someone who's going to be a strategic business leader and adviser," said Sonya Olds Som, global managing partner of Diversified Search Group.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Aggressive Rate Hikes, Strong 4th Quarter Collections Drive 2023 Revenue Growth for Phila. Firms

The six Philadelphia-based firms surveyed by Wells Fargo together increased revenues by 4.7%, compared to a nationwide average of 6.0%.
4 minute read

Pro Mid Market

What's in a Name? Law Firms Rebrand HR to 'People Operations'

The shift away from HR terminology to "talent development" has largely played out among large law firms, where titles such as chief people officer and chief talent officer are widespread, and is gradually encroaching on the midsize firm sector. Consultants say this evolution is tied to the aggressive war for talent in the legal profession.
6 minute read

Pro Mid Market

A Year Under Arizona's Revised Ownership Rules: Axiom Leaders Reflect

"We're actually seeing a lot of traction with our enterprise and small and medium-size business clients to actually think about Axiom Advice & Counsel as another law firm alternative to their panel law firms," said Axiom's CEO David McVeigh.
10 minute read

Legaltech News

Legal Tech's Predictions for Hiring, Staffing & Hybrid Work in 2024

Legal industry experts make their predictions for what we can expect for hiring, staffing and hybrid work arrangements in 2024.
11 minute read

Legaltech News

TRU Staffing Partners' 2024 Legal Technology Job Market Predictions

2024 promises to be better than 2023, with a steady stream of hiring throughout legal technology, but with more opportunities and accelerated competition at year's end.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Plaintiffs Firms Are Embracing Mergers to Solve Succession-Planning Uncertainty

COVID-19 court closures put pressure on some firms' economic models, and most players in the arena don't regularly bring in fresh talent to create a pool of future leaders.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Axinn Names DC-Based Antitrust Partner as Next Leader

The 100-lawyer firm, well known for its antitrust and litigation expertise, has represented Google, Tyson Foods, Ball Corp., Thermo Fisher Scientific and VMware, among others.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Covington Builds Restructuring Practice With 2 Mintz Partner Hires

The partner hires "will help us leverage additional litigation opportunities that arise out of clients dealing with bankruptcies, particularly on the creditor side," said Dan Shallman, head of the LA office.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Looking for Your Dream Job? Don't Follow Your Heart

Following your heart, in the context of one's career, usually translates into: "I should be happy at work, and I should move if I'm not." Getting to a dream attorney job includes, unfortunately, a lot of dues paying and long hours. Following your heart tends to turn into an excuse for job hopping.
3 minute read

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