International Lateral Moves
You might expect Biglaw firms to be reluctant to hire associates from one country for roles in a different country. But in fact, despite the possible obstacles, the market for cross-border hiring is booming.
Biglaw Partners Should Think Like Franchise Owners
It’s a common refrain even from highly successful lawyers: 'I wish I were on the business side.'
LexisNexis Practical Guidance Rolls Out Dedicated Practice Area for AI & Technology
The new generation of AI-related legal issues are inherently cross-disciplinary, implicating corporate law, intellectual property, data privacy, employment, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Biglaw Partners: Are You Capturing A Fair Share Of Your Revenue?
The 33% rule has the advantage of being simple, and it makes for a reasonable starting point. But to really know whether you are capturing a fair share of the value you create, it’s important to consider some other factors.
Why Leave Biglaw To Form A Boutique?
Lately, it seems that not a month goes by without partners from a top Biglaw firm leaving to form a new boutique.
Is It Too Early To Go In-House?
If you are a law firm associate and your ultimate goal is to go in-house, it’s never too early to consider in-house openings.
Biglaw Bonuses Are Making It Hard For In-House Recruiters To Lure Associates Away From Their Firms
It's tough to get lawyers out of those golden handcuffs.
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
Who Is Better Compensated: Elite Biglaw Partners Or Top General Counsel?
Biglaw partners and general counsel are both, typically, well-compensated positions. But, which path is more beneficial for your pocket?
Stat Of The Week: Lawyers Are A Hot Commodity
The numbers behind ‘skyrocketing’ attorney demand.
A Changing London Landscape for U.S. JDs
Why the shift, and what role did Brexit play?
Will We Soon See an American Law Firm Go Public?
And which firm would be the likeliest first mover?
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
Law Firm Consolidation — Perpetually Out Of Reach?
What are the barriers to a wave of mergers? And if the barriers were removed, would significant consolidation actually happen?
Looking To Be A Legal Recruiter? Our California Offices Are Hiring!
Over the past decade, Lateral Link has become a preeminent player in the legal recruiting industry -- and we are looking to add recruiters to our California team.
Judge Writes, ‘To Say That This Case Is Trouble Is Like Saying 2020 Has Been Difficult’
Things promptly go downhill for defendant from there.
A Message For Harvard Law School Alumni
And a warm welcome to Lateral Link's newest team member -- Amanda Mindlin, HLS class of 2014.
Former Akin Gump Litigation Co-Chair Joins Lateral Link
Comerford holds a B.A. in History from the University of Virginia and a J.D. with honors from Rutgers University School of Law.