Deviations From The Norm: The Lawyer ‘Type’ And Legal Hiring
Is there a place for trait-assessment testing in Biglaw hiring?
Am Law 100 Firm Hiring — Scorpios Need Not Apply
A new job listing reveals that one law firm makes its hiring decisions after consulting the stars.
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
With the addition of Uncover’s technology, the litigation software is delivering rapid innovation.
What Are Employers Looking For When They Hire New Attorneys?
It depends on the employer, according to small-firm columnist Keith Lee....
Hire For Culture
When is the right time to hire someone? And how do you know if they are the right fit?
Hiring Options For Growing Solo
Today, solos experiencing growing pains have far more options to manage workflow and help transition to the next level.
Summer Associates Or Lateral Hires: Is There A Right Way To Build A Firm?
The ATL gang gathers to discuss the relative merits of a home-grown associate class vs. lateral hiring.
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
10 Things You Are Screwing Up While You Are Worrying About The Little Things
How to avoid some common mistakes when starting your own firm.
Good News For In-House Lawyers (And The Law Firm Lawyers Who Love Them)
Are happy days here again for in-house lawyers (and the law firm lawyers who work for them)?
Biglaw Today: ‘Looking For Change In All The Wrong Places’ (Part 2)
"[L]aw firms were successful in the past precisely because they did deliver a price/value proposition that was perceived by clients as outstanding. What happened?"
Why Do Law Firms Get Hired — And Fired — By Their Clients?
Interesting findings from a new survey.
Legal Is Changing. And NeoSummit Is Where The Future Is Being Built.
Legal and operational leaders are gathering May 6–7 in Fort Lauderdale to confront the questions the industry hasn't answered—with a keynote from Amanda Knox setting the tone.
Biglaw Today: ‘Looking For Change In All The Wrong Places’ (Part 1)
What should major law firms do in order to prepare themselves for the future? Something other than what they're currently doing....
On Tweedledee And Tweedledum, Esq.
The average lawsuit thus pits Tweedledee against Tweedledum, and, sadly, they can't both lose. After the verdict comes down, Tweedlewhoever boasts on his website of another great victory. Twenty years later, what does that look like?
No, Biglaw, When It Comes to Diversity, You’re Not ‘There’ Yet
Is there such a thing as "diversity fatigue" in the legal profession?
House Rules: Franz Would Be Proud…
Don't take lazy shortcuts in hiring decisions
Inside Straight: An Objective Formula For Choosing Counsel
Some consultants have come up with a four-part formula for selecting outside counsel. Does it make sense?