International Lateral Moves
You might expect Biglaw firms to be reluctant to hire associates from one country for roles in a different country. Cross-border moves are inherently more complicated than hiring an associate from across the street. There are visa considerations, bar admission hurdles, even cultural challenges. But in fact, despite the possible obstacles, the market for cross-border hiring […]
Oh Canada! Lateral Moves To And From Our Northern Neighbors
The notion of Canadian trained attorneys practicing in the U.S. is nothing new. Both the legal education and training attorneys receive in Canada is highly regarded and respected by American firms. In the current competitive market for scarce talent, many firms are opening even more doors to Canadian attorneys, recognizing that hiring laterals with experience […]