A recent article in Bloomberg Big Law Business detailed the increasing sophistication of Chief Operating Officers at law firms, pointing out that many of the new COOs have managed corporate organizations, other major professional services firms, and large government agencies. But [...]
An exclusive study conducted by The McCormick Group reveals a decrease in the number of Washington, D.C.-based Chambers-rated lawyers that switched firms as lateral moves in 2017. The study showed that of 961 lawyers rated by Chambers in its D.C. [...]
Much has been written about the imminent threat that the Big Four accounting firms pose to major U.S. law firms, particularly after PricewaterhouseCoopers launched its ILC Legal law firm designed to assist U.S. clients on international issues. Most of the [...]
Succession planning has been a relevant, if somewhat disconcerting and avoided, topic for a number of years. […]
Law firms sticking to the old “portable business” ratios in evaluating lateral partners find themselves losing ground. […]
The world of influence continues to change. With constant gridlock in Congress, battles once fought through a single, Hill-focused campaign are now being contested in a much wider playing field. […]
Retiring Baby Boomers pose big challenges for law firms. The aging-out of the generation, which began when the first baby boomers turned 65 in 2011, will affect most of Big Law. […]
In a recent Washington Technology article, author John Hillen raises a critical question for any company – particularly those undergoing or poised for significant growth: ‘Do you know who your most dangerous employee is?’ […]
Virtually every law firm we talk to is disappointed with the results of their lateral partner hiring efforts. We often hear about good candidates dropping out of the process and ultimately staying with their current firms. […]
What is your first thought when an employee announces her resignation? “Oh No! She Knows Everything!”, an article written by James Pooley and published by Potomac Techwire, shares nine ways to minimize the information security risk associated with departing employees. [...]