Last week I attended NALP’s Program in New York, which featured speakers who gave us an overview of the Big Law legal market and hiring trends. Gretta Rusanow provided a summary of the Citi Hildebrandt Client Advisory Report, which is based on Am Law 100 Firm leaders’ feedback. The report revealed the following findings: Marketplace … Continued
It’s the second week of the new year! Whether you set goals for 2017 or not, I highly recommend taking a few minutes to review the year that just passed to gain insights and focus for 2018. Most candidates I meet with say they want to play a strategic role at their firms. How about … Continued
2017 was a very good year business-wise for us and I am very grateful! Looking back at the 153 jobs we worked on this year, there are definitely some trends that appear. BD Manager Roles and Mar/Comm Roles on the Rise We continued to see more new BD roles than any other type of jobs … Continued
I recently attended the LMA Northeast Conference in Philadelphia, and the session on the Evolution of Law Firm Competitive Intelligence really resonated with me! Not only were the speakers outstanding, but the content reinforced a trend we are seeing where law firms are suddenly very interested in adding Business Intelligence talent to their teams. Although … Continued
Many of you are getting ready for your annual review. I highly recommend taking some time now to identify all that you have contributed this past year and either preparing a pre-review memo or having key points outlined so you can discuss them during your review. The reason this is so valuable is because it will … Continued
Everyone is talking about NYC’s new salary law! Starting on October 31, prospective employers and recruiters in NYC will no longer be able to ask you about your salary history. The law is an attempt to bridge the pay gap between men and women who perform the same jobs by preventing pay disparities from accumulating … Continued
I just spent a week in Amsterdam at a Tony Robbins’ advanced Business Mastery program with 1,400 business professionals from 30 countries. I wanted to share my top lessons with you and hope that they are of value. To build successful business relationships and loyal clients, you need to add massive value, and do more … Continued
This June and July, I will be traveling the country to conduct interview trainings at law firms before the on-campus recruiting season begins. I have done this for more than 66 law firms over the last 21 years. I truly believe it’s one of the most valuable trainings we offer law firms. The reason I … Continued
2017 has started off with a bang, bringing more new jobs than I have ever seen in my 21 years! You may be getting calls from multiple recruiters regarding new jobs and asking yourself, “Should I leave my current job for a new one?” We are committed to helping candidates make the right decisions at … Continued
We have made a lot of placements since January and have many candidates transitioning into new jobs. As I speak to these candidates over celebratory lunches, I hear about how challenging their transitions are, no matter how senior they are. I hear comments such as, “I feel like I am starting all over again” and … Continued