Law Firm Hiring

Private 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.

A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.

Even as they become more probing, law firms are also moving faster to make significant lateral hires, according to industry recruiters and consultants.

A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.

A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.

Firms 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.

Tips and shared advice from lateral integration professionals provide creative, practical and streamlined solutions to law firm marketers involved in the lateral integration process.

It is not uncommon for practitioners and law firms to employ the services of temporary (or contract) attorneys as the need may arise in contemporary practice. This article discusses the ethical obligations and associated risks that flow from engaging the services of a temporary attorney.