The Future Rainmakers Award: 10 Associates Poised For Greatness
Lateral Link is delighted to announce a new initiative to spotlight associates on the rise!
Atlanta Market Update: Higher Salaries, Robust Lateral Demand
Atlanta is poised for outsized success in the competition for top legal talent.
How To Get Better At Networking: A Critical And Learnable Skill
Success in business development is a cumulative process, built through years of strategic investment of your time and energy.
An In-House Reality Check: The Grass May Not Be Greener
In-house roles can be a good fit for many lawyers, but the way law firm associates idolize in-house counsel positions often indicates an incomplete understanding of the realities of these jobs.
Midwest Markets Update: Smaller Cities Are Holding Their Own
Analysis of lateral hires in 2022 indicates continued strength, not just in the largest cities like New York and Chicago but also in many smaller markets. Taken together, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Detroit offer a useful case study.
An Exclusive Search For A Volvo Senior Regulatory Counsel Based In North Carolina
A role at the cutting edge of transportation regulation. Work for an industry leader with a collaborative culture. Live in an ideally sized, low-cost city.
An Update On The Chicago Lateral Attorney Hiring Market
The Chicago legal economy and attorney job market remain robust, underscoring the variance between the strong labor market and the challenges of high inflation and a volatile stock market.
More Bang For The Buck: Hiring Lateral Partners In Groups Is Gaining Popularity
Why settle for one book of business when you can get several?
New York Market Update: Strong Lateral Demand, Though With Variation Across Practice Areas
So far, the lateral market remains open for business. Firms are emphasizing some different practice areas compared to a year ago, but they continue to hire broadly.
Is Your Firm Recession-Resistant Enough To Thrive In An Economic Downturn?
The good news is that if you are at a well-diversified firm, recession fears should not keep you up at night.
DC Market Update: Strong Demand For Litigation, Transactional, And Regulatory Attorneys
So what does this mean for the lateral market? In short, opportunity. We count more than 500 lateral moves in DC so far this year, and firms continue to hire at a strong pace.
Planning For A Legal Career Overseas: An Update For 2022
We have seen some small shifts in the hiring landscape in recent years. What has changed? Lateral Link provides an update on the most commonly asked questions for lawyers looking to make the leap overseas.
Lawyers’ Mental Health Remains In Crisis, But Awareness Is Growing
Are you working for a firm that has a negative effect on your mental health?
California Market Update: Plentiful Office Openings, Strong Associate Demand
In the midst of the pandemic-fueled narrative about an exodus from California, a funny thing happened: several Biglaw firms took the opportunity to enter the California market for the first time.
From The SEC To Private Practice: Rising Law Firm Demand For SEC Officials
When it comes time to join the private sector, SEC attorneys generally have appealing options.