From Locker Room to Boardroom: Will Apollo’s $5B Sports Play Spark a Global Legal Hiring Blitz?
Apollo Global Management has unveiled Apollo Sports Capital (ASC), a dedicated platform for sports investing. It is led by CEO Al Tylis, with Sam Porter as Chief Strategy Officer and Apollo partners Rob Givone and Lee Solomon as co-portfolio managers. Although not directly related, the dynamics of the international legal market influence areas such as […]
Failed Lateral Move Recovery: How to Bounce Back From Career Setbacks
Lateral moves have become a cornerstone of modern career development, offering professionals the chance to diversify their skill sets and explore new opportunities. However, when a failed lateral move recovery becomes necessary, many attorneys and professionals feel stuck and uncertain about their next steps. If you’re currently dealing with a failed lateral move recovery situation, […]
The Lateral Move Process for Associate Attorneys: A Comprehensive Timeline Guide
Navigating Your Next Legal Career Step with Confidence If you’re an associate attorney contemplating a lateral move, know this — it’s far more than submitting your resume and waiting for the phone to ring. Our Lateral Link recruiters have seen it all when it comes to legal hiring processes. We sat down with them and […]
Lateral Search Dos and Don’ts: Tips from Both Sides of the Lateral Coin
Moving firms is a laborious and time-consuming task. Without assistance, your search may sputter and stall. Legal recruiters were instrumental in my two lateral moves, each significantly boosting my compensation and firm prestige. Trying to make these moves independently proved fruitless, underlining the importance of a skilled recruiter. Choosing the Right Legal Recruiter As a […]
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 […]
New Year "To-Do List" For Law Partners Considering A Lateral Move In 2016
The Citi Private Bank and Hildebrandt Consulting Report released last week stated that in 2016, the hiring of lateral partners will be a significant factor to all firms’ financial success. My recent conversations with law firm chairpersons and partners confirm that firms in the Am Law 200 will be looking to hire lateral partners in […]