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Finding Tall Guys to Play on Your Team: Five Important Reasons Why Lateral Recruiting Strategies Fail

Finding Tall Guys to Play on Your Team: Five Important Reasons Why Lateral Recruiting Strategies Fail

Lateral hiring is a popular law firm growth strategy—but it’s also one of the most mishandled. This article explores why so many lateral hires fail and how firms can avoid common mistakes to turn lateral moves into profitable, strategic wins.

Sort of Pregnant

Sort of Pregnant

As law firm mergers go global, traditional definitions are being upended. With separate profit pools, Swiss Vereins, and potential access to outside capital, the rise of a new breed of mega-firm could change the face of Big Law—domestically and internationally.

Finding New Leadership: Succession Planning for Professional Service Firms

Finding New Leadership: Succession Planning for Professional Service Firms

In law firms, leadership transitions can’t rely on luck or last-minute choices. This article explores why real succession planning isn’t about naming successors—it’s about building a deep bench of future leaders before the need arises.