Know When to Go: How Law Firm Partners Get Pushed Out in Today’s Legal Market
The legal profession has entered a new era, and for many partners, the ground beneath their feet has shifted faster than they expected. In 2026, law firms across the New…
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Law Firm Strategy in 2026: The Hard Questions Every Attorney Must Ask Now
The legal industry has faced disruption before: recessions, mergers, and waves of new technology. However, the past few years have transformed the profession more profoundly than any event in recent…
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Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts: How Law Firms Quietly Lose Profit (and How to Stop It Before You Merge or Transition)
Most law firms don’t lose money all at once. They lose it slowly through a thousand small inefficiencies that add up over time. I’ve seen it throughout my 20 years…
Women Lawyers: What are the 9 Critical Steps to Overcome the Confidence Gap?
The Glass Ceiling: How Women Lawyers Can Overcome the Confidence Gap
Law firms are competing aggressively for top legal talent, and there has never been a better time for women to rise, lead, and command what they are worth. The modern…
Buried in the Wrong Firm? A Legal Recruiter Can Help You Rise Again
There is a chill in the air and a whisper in the dark. For many attorneys, that eerie feeling is not from ghosts or ghouls but from the thought of…
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Confessions of a Legal Recruiter: Secrets to Landing a Successful Partnership
Making a lateral move to a new law firm is one of the most significant career decisions an attorney can make. A successful partnership move can accelerate your growth, expand…
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Confessions of a Legal Recruiter: Why Talent Firms Are Worth It
What Talent Firms are Worth It Last year, a mid-sized New York law firm quietly brought in a lateral partner from a competitor. Eighteen months later, that partner had doubled…
Confessions of a Legal Recruiter: Do You Really Want to Refer Your Friend?
People don't make recommendations like they used to. When did you last refer someone to a great restaurant, hairdresser, or doctor? Probably not recently. When it comes to recommending someone…
More Than Billable Hours: Allison Plesur on What Today’s Attorneys Really Want
I spoke with Allison Plesur, an employment lawyer and certified executive and professional coach working with the legal community. She sees attorneys’ shifting priorities as an opportunity for both firms…
Relocating for a New Firm: Legal Markets to Watch in 2025
Relocating for a legal career can unlock new opportunities, allowing professionals to broaden their expertise, connect with diverse clients, and focus on emerging areas of law. As economic activities shift,…