A common career path is to graduate from law school, spend a few years practicing at a firm, and then …
Demand for high-end legal services is booming this year, and law firms are competing fiercely for talent across many practice …
Any experienced lawyer knows that making a lateral move to a new firm requires a conflicts check. You have surely …
Every fall we at Lateral Link have conversations with associates who are ready to switch firms but worry that this …
So you fought the law2 … and won! Congrats, you’re now a firm partner. You’ve obviously achieved a lot in …
So you’re happy at your firm? That’s great! It’s possible you’ll continue to like it so much that you’ll spend …
Recruiters can offer invaluable information and guidance during your job search and throughout your legal career long before or after …
A stint in public service is attractive to many lawyers. Government practice enables attorneys to improve public policy and promote …
Law firm deal and case volumes have grown dramatically in 2021. The increased demand for legal services has reshaped the …
Last week we reviewed the evolution of law firm partnership economics, from the early days of a single-tier, all-equity partnership, …
The “partner” title holds undeniable cachet in law firms. Elevation to the partnership is treated as a key professional milestone. …
Global Chair. Head of Litigation. Office Managing Partner. Those are some nice sounding titles, right? In a profession that emphasizes …
Being a parent in Biglaw has always had its challenges, but we saw these challenges rise to new heights during …
With Biglaw offices reopening and office attendance soon to be expected at most firms (at least for part of the …
Besides the pandemic itself, perhaps no topic has dominated recent conversation among white-collar professionals like working from home. The upsides. …
You might expect Biglaw firms to be reluctant to hire associates from one country for roles in a different country. Cross-border …
It’s a common refrain even from highly successful lawyers: “I wish I were on the business side.” There can be …
If you are a Biglaw partner, you may have heard this compensation rule of thumb: you should be taking home …
If law practice were a normal business, this would make little sense. In theory, larger firms should be more profitable …
