What Legal Professionals Value Most When Considering a Lateral Move
The legal profession is one where every decision can have a significant impact on your career trajectory. Whether you’re contemplating a lateral move or simply exploring your options, understanding what your peers prioritize can provide valuable insights. We recently conducted a survey to capture these priorities, and the results reveal critical factors that could influence […]
The Importance of Cultural Fit in Legal Recruitment
In the competitive world of legal recruitment, finding the right talent goes beyond assessing technical skills and qualifications. A crucial yet often overlooked factor is cultural fit. At Lateral Link, we understand that aligning candidates with the values, mission, and dynamics of a law firm can significantly impact both recruitment success and long-term retention. What […]
Navigating Partner Transitions: The Impact of Mandatory Retirement in Law Firms
In the Am Law 200, approximately 16.7% of the nearly 59,000 partners are nearing or have surpassed the typical mandatory retirement age of 65, which poses challenges for these firms as they navigate the transition of experienced leaders to a new generation. With an average of about 34 chairs, executive members, and senior partners whose […]
Mandatory Retirement Policies: A Source of Vulnerability and Opportunity
King & Spalding scored two notable coups this year when it lured prominent litigators Randy Mastro and Mark Kirsch away from Gibson Dunn. The loss of Mastro in particular was a serious hit for Gibson: in more than two decades at the firm, Mastro had accumulated a multitude of lucrative and high-profile clients, ranging from […]