Insights
On the practice of legal search.
Market intelligence, hiring, and leadership — written for general counsel and the partners who hire them.
The lateral market has shifted, giving boutique firms a unique edge. Learn how to leverage strategic recruitment to attract and retain top talent.
Read →Most hiring partners wait too long to act, costing their businesses time, money, and talent. This article explores why delays happen and how to avoid them.
Read →Discover how to interpret the pauses, hesitations, and silences in interviews to uncover what candidates aren't saying—and make smarter hiring decisions.
Read →Retained search is a strategic recruitment model that prioritizes quality and commitment over volume. This article explains why it’s the smarter choice for critical hires.
Read →The lawyer's notebook approach offers a structured way to document candidate interactions, ensuring fair, data-driven hiring decisions that boost retention.
Read →If your hiring process is dragging, quality is slipping, or your team is stretched thin, it might be time to hire a recruitment agency. This article outlines the key indicators and how a strategic partner can help.
Read →The word 'fit' is used constantly in hiring, but rarely defined. This article explains how to define candidate fit with precision to improve hiring outcomes.
Read →We explain why limiting the number of active searches at any time leads to better hires, faster placements, and stronger retention for our clients.
Read →Staffing and search are two distinct recruitment models. This article breaks down when to use each, how they differ in process and outcome, and how to choose the right partner for your hiring needs.
Read →Explore why taste as a fiduciary duty is essential for hiring leaders. This article explains how prioritizing cultural fit and shared values protects your organization's long-term health and performance.
Read →A quiet summer for laterals doesn't mean you should pause hiring. Use this slow season to refine your strategy and secure top talent before fall.
Read →A wrong hire at the partner level can cost your firm far more than salary. This article breaks down the true cost and how to avoid it.
Read →Master the conversation before the conversation with strategic pre-interview screening. Learn how to save time, improve hire quality, and reduce turnover.
Read →Why the two are distinct disciplines, and why the distinction is most expensive precisely where it is least visible.
Read →Reaching passive senior counsel is a matter of relationships and discretion, not a job posting.
Read →Technical excellence is necessary and insufficient. The rest is judgment, standing, and temperament.
Read →A search in mind?
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