To win the talent war in this free-agency era of partner movement, firms must have a war chest. After all, anything is on the table now, recruiters say, when it comes to lateral moves.
March 01, 2026Andrew Maloney
The most important question in modern onboarding is no longer, “Did we Google them?” It’s: “Do we have a clear, defensible understanding of the reputational and conduct risks associated with this client or individual — and can we stand behind that decision if it is later challenged?”
March 01, 2026Matt WinlawA look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
March 01, 2026Entertainment Law & Finance StaffPrivate equity companies, which have successfully made inroads into the legal industry, are now considering funding lateral partner moves to bring top rainmakers to midtiered firms that might not otherwise have the compensation flexibility to land top names, experts say.
December 01, 2025Jon CampisiA look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
October 31, 2025Entertainment Law & Finance StaffEven as they become more probing, law firms are also moving faster to make significant lateral hires, according to industry recruiters and consultants.
October 31, 2025Andrew MaloneyA look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
August 31, 2025Entertainment Law & Finance StaffA look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
June 30, 2025Entertainment Law & Finance StaffFirms believe they only get one chance to call attention to lateral partner hires. How the initial splash is handled with clients, as well as internal and external communications, is certainly extremely important. However, maximizing lateral hire announcements should really be viewed as a critical kick-off to the overall timeline and success of lateral integration over the first year and beyond.
March 31, 2025Beth HuffmanTips and shared advice from lateral integration professionals provide creative, practical and streamlined solutions to law firm marketers involved in the lateral integration process.
February 01, 2025Vivian Hood
