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6 Things to Know About Confidentiality Before You Talk to a Recruiter
Confidentiality is part and parcel of being a lawyer. And while it’s part of the day-to-day with client matters, sensitive negotiations, and privileged communications, it’s also often a consideration if you’re considering a lateral move. From your current...
What To Expect On Your First Call With A Legal Recruiter
We understand why partners wait months before reaching out to us. Picking up the phone to talk to a recruiter is a big step. A lot of rainmakers assume the call itself starts something they can't stop. That concern makes sense, particularly if we acknowledge that...
What the 2026 Lateral Market Data Tells Rainmakers About Leverage
If data tells a story, then Decipher Investigative Intelligence's 2026 Annual Report tells a story of firms closing doors they once left open, of rainmakers who look better on paper than in practice, and of a lateral market that's declining in volume but increasing in...
What AI Is Doing to Law Firms Right Now (and What It Could Mean for Your Practice)
If you’re a law firm partner making decisions about your practice in 2026, AI might be generating more questions than answers about billing, staffing, and how clients are thinking about the services they pay for. AI is far from a cut-and-dried issue for law firms....
What The Happy Rainmakers Series Reveals About Lawyer Mental Health
Jordana Confino describes burning out as a practicing attorney and Googling "how to be happy." Criminal defense attorney Josh Baron spent time in a job where he found himself hoping for a small accident to justify staying home. Both highlight common (and often glossed...