by Jennifer | Jul 21, 2022 | Legal Market Trends
The COVID pandemic’s end is bringing a new challenge: should you go back to the office, and do you want to? Some firms require their lawyers to return to the office. They even try to lure lawyers back with lunches, presents, and other perks. If you want to go...
by Jennifer | Apr 19, 2022 | Hiring and Retention, Legal Market Trends
The market for legal talent is downright hostile at the moment if, that is, you are the one doing the hiring. If you are a lawyer looking for a better fit for you and your talents, it is the opportunity of a lifetime. In the legal world, there is more work than...
by Jennifer | Mar 15, 2022 | Hiring and Retention, Legal Market Trends
The perception is that law firms are traditional, stuffy employers. Known for long hours, formal dress codes, hard-driving work ethics, and competitiveness. In many ways, this perception is accurate. However, as the war for talent rages on, some law firms are...
by Jennifer | Jan 4, 2022 | Legal Market Trends, Practicing Law, Wellness
As we’re now into the New Year, it’s time for two things. One, I wish you all a healthy, happy, and successful 2022. Rainmakers, you may be ahead of the game in the successful part. But are you healthy and happy? This leads me to number two. It’s time for New...
by Jennifer | Nov 9, 2021 | Legal Market Trends
As the war for legal talent wages on, law firms are aggressively looking to grow by recruiting groups of attorneys rather than focusing on individual lawyers. Why? Organic growth for law firms takes a long time, especially these days. Likewise, the individual lateral...
by Jennifer | Nov 2, 2021 | Legal Market Trends, Practicing Law
In September, I wrote a blog discussing the Mansfield Rule. To recap, the Mansfield Rule is basically a commitment to diversity by law firms. Participating firms must take tangible actions to earn their Mansfield certification. It is encouraging to see many of the...
