Lateral Link Announces 2024 Promotions
Lateral Link is pleased to announce the promotion of an outstanding member of our team this year. These professionals have exemplified unparalleled expertise in legal recruiting, demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, and contributed greatly to helping maintain Lateral Link’s collegial and collaborative culture. Jon Kahn: Managing Principal, New York Jon Kahn, one of the co-leaders of […]
2024 Legal Industry Outlook: Strategic Transformations and Emerging Opportunities
The year 2024 marks a pivotal era for the legal industry, characterized by rapid technological advancements and significant shifts in legal practices. These developments are reshaping the landscape, and introducing new challenges and opportunities for legal professionals and firms. “As we step into 2024, we’re witnessing a seismic shift in the legal sector, propelled by […]
Female Representation in Biglaw Partnerships — A Long Way to Go
Disproportionate attrition of female attorneys in Biglaw is hardly a new problem. As a 2019 ABA and ALM report on the issue noted, “entering associate classes have been comprised of approximately 45% women for several decades.” Indeed, at 5 of the top 20 Am Law firms (by gross revenue), female lawyers now constitute a majority […]
Business Planning for Senior Associates: Laying the Groundwork for Revenue Generation
If you’re a mid-level or senior associate with aspirations to remain in private practice long term, you already know that business development will be a factor in your ability to advance in the profession. The early associate years are primarily about acquiring the core legal skills that enable you to practice competently and with relative […]