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Beyond Red Flags: Deploying Positive Intel from Due Diligence

We admit it: Sometimes it’s tempting to lead with the negative information from pre-hire investigations. Bullying behavior, inflammatory social media posts, fabricated client relationships – these (very real) examples raise...more

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Lateral Books of Business: Client Portability by Region, Practice and More

In law firm lateral recruitment, one question dominates both risk management and ROI: How portable is a candidate’s book of business? While every lateral candidate—just like every matter, client and firm—is different,...more

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The Fastest Path to Market Share: Why Law Firm CMOs Need A Seat at the Lateral Hiring Table

A majority of attorneys and law firm leaders say business development is set to get tougher, according to a survey by BTI Consulting. Yet many of these firms are making it harder on themselves: The Legal Marketing Association...more

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Beware the Off-Cycle Lateral

Timing is everything, as the saying goes — and it certainly holds true when it comes to assessing the risk of lateral partner candidates. Indeed, Decipher Investigative Intelligence analysis reveals a significant trend:...more

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What to make of non-local job candidates?

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It is essential to fill an open position at your law firm. Whether it is an attorney, paralegal, legal assistant, or administrative staff member, most law firms cannot afford to have key positions remain open when there is...more

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Cruel Summer: How to Lower Risks This On-Campus Interviewing Season

It’s OCI season, and law firms are already scrambling to recruit the next batch of summer associates. But it’s imperative to remember that your potential summer associates carry risk, too — and a Zoom interview and a quick...more

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Rightsizing Reshapes the Legal Industry for the first half of 2024

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A wave of rightsizing is washing over the legal industry, according to a new mid-year analysis by Leopard Solutions. Following a period of rapid growth, law firms are now prioritizing efficiency and profitability, leading to...more

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[Webinar] Corporate Legal Corner - August 20th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

Join us for the summer edition of Mitratech’s Corporate Legal Corner, a virtual event series and tech expo where legal professionals are invited to attend an expert-led panel discussion followed by solution-focused breakout...more

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UK-Headquartered Firms Aim to Match Salaries with US Competitors on Home Turf

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Legal hiring is on the upswing at Am Law 200 firms as we recently reported in our May jobs report, and competition is driving up the cost of doing business. A Times of London recently reported that entry-level salaries are...more

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After 35 Years, Now What’s Next for Law Firms?

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By Co-Founding Principals Susan Raridon Lambreth and Joseph Altonji Co-author Susan Raridon Lambreth wrote an article for the American Bar Association Journal (ABA Journal) in 1989 about the future of law firms over the next...more

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[Webinar] Finding Fractional Success: Benefits for Attorneys and Legal Departments - August 8th, 12:00 pm ET

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Why would a successful Big Law or corporate in-house lawyer go solo or start their own small firm? Why would an in-house legal department choose a fractional GC for an important project? To some, the answers to these...more

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Lateral Partner Integration Requires Business Development Plan

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How can law firms attract, integrate, and retain top talent across all levels while gaining a competitive advantage? This is the proverbial question that remains top of mind for recruiters and business development...more

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Leopard Solutions Law Firm Index: Key Areas for Firms to Make the Leaderboard

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Law firms are increasingly being measured not just on their financial success but also on metrics like diversity, lateral retention, and strategic growth. The Leopard Solutions Law Firm Index (LLFI) offers a comprehensive...more

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[Webinar] Diversity in Law: Unraveling Diverse Attorneys’ Impact on the Industry - June 6th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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Join us for an illuminating webinar as we unveil the findings from a groundbreaking Diversity survey conducted in collaboration between Leopard Solutions and Above the Law. This survey, unlike any other to date, focused...more

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Drawing a Comparison Between the Current Lateral Market and the Pre-pandemic Landscape is a Nuanced Endeavor, Characterized by...

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According to a recent study titled "Decoding Legal Talent Mobility in the Age of Data,” the anticipated law firm lateral movement will decrease again in 2024. This projection follows a remarkable surge in lateral hiring...more

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Job Openings Point to an Uptick in M&A Interest, even if Uncorrelated to Lateral Movement

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In recent months, White & Case LLP has not just emerged, but surged as a notable hub for attracting top-tier lateral hires specialized in mergers and acquisitions. This active pursuit of partners in one of the legal field's...more

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Attracting, Retaining, and Developing Talent While Navigating Generational Change

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Andrea Sepinwall, Senior Legal Counsel, Simplex Legal, spoke at the Legal Innovation Forum in Montréal on March 27. Below are her key takeaways. One of the major challenges legal leaders face today is recruiting and retaining...more

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[Webinar] Beyond Tradition: Gen-Z's Approach to Big Law - May 7th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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Join us for our webinar, "Beyond Tradition: Gen-Z's Approach to Big Law," co-hosted by Leopard Solutions with Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA). In this webinar, we will share the results of a recent survey of over 500 Gen-Z...more

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Advancing Women in Law

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In the halls of prestigious law firms, a quiet revolution is underway. Gender diversity, long a focal point of discussion and advocacy, is making strides, albeit gradually. A recent Leopard Solutions State of Industry...more

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Leopard Solutions Releases the 2023 State of The Legal Industry with Insights to Better Navigating the Legal Industry for 2024.

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In the bustling legal landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential for industry leaders aiming to navigate challenges and foster strategic growth. Leopard Solutions recently released its much-anticipated annual white...more

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Email marketing: Are you feeding the chimp?

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Marketing a law firm can be increasingly challenging. Finding new employees to work for a law firm can also be equally challenging. One way a law firm can help itself is through email marketing. Email marketing can be...more

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Will Artificial Intelligence Allow You To Reduce Staff?

Generative Artificial Intelligence, or GenAI, is allowing for efficiencies within companies and firms. These tools allow shortcuts by taking the first crack at summarizing documents, conducting research, creating marketing...more

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CMO Series REPRESENTS - Terra Davis of Knobbe Martens on Fostering Psychological Safety, Inclusion and Belonging

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In this episode of the CMO Series REPRESENTS Podcast, Yasmin Zand is lucky to sit down with Terra Davis, Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer at Knobbe Martens. Terra joins the series to share her journey, why she...more

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Elevating Your Partner Recruiting Strategy to Attract Top Talent

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The realm of law firm hiring partners presents a distinct set of challenges when it comes to attracting high-caliber talent. This level of legal practice demands a unique combination of legal expertise, business acumen, and a...more

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Diversity in Law: Expressed through Geography

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Ever since a watershed ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States effectively gutted affirmative action protections, the question of how to advance the cause of equal opportunity for underrepresented groups has been...more

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