by Jennifer | Mar 23, 2023 | Gillman Strategic Group, Lateral Partner Moves
As a lateral partner, finding the right legal recruiter to help you navigate the complex process can feel like a serious uphill battle. You’re sifting through a sea of recruiters, all vying for your attention, promising to have the best connections and...
by Jennifer | Feb 16, 2023 | Gillman Strategic Group, Lateral Partner Moves
There was a time when becoming a partner at a law firm meant that you would stay until death or retirement. But over the last few decades, that has changed. Partners now work for firms more as free agents than lawyers immutably bound to the firm. This...
by Jennifer | Dec 16, 2022 | Lateral Partner Moves
One thing about the recession: nobody knows if we are in one or going to be in one or what is happening. And it doesn’t matter. Whether there is a recession or not, the market is shifting. On the one hand, we’ve seen layoffs at some big firms...
by Jennifer | Nov 3, 2022 | Lateral Partner Moves, Uncategorized
Law firm compensation models are ALWAYS a hot topic in the legal industry — especially at the partner level. Firm leadership is always trying to thread the needle of incentives, rewards, and economic viability. It is essential to encourage the correct behavior for the...
by Jennifer | Oct 5, 2022 | Lateral Partner Moves
One of the first questions potential candidates have “is how long does a lateral partner transition take?” “What is the law firm lateral hiring timeline?” The short and generally unsatisfying answer is it depends. Many factors go into the timeline; some...
by Jennifer | Sep 15, 2022 | Lateral Partner Moves
Keeping your law firm partner lateral move confidential is vital, both for you and for the firm you are moving to. When your firm learns that you are considering leaving before you are ready to share the news, it can lead to more than just tension around the office —...
