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. [...]
The largest tier of law firms did not perform financially as well as their smaller counterparts, according to a McCormick Group study of publicly reported financial results for 2015. […]
Recently, The American Lawyer caused quite a stir with a recent article, “How to Hire a Home-Run Lateral? Look at Their Stats” indicating that law firms are beginning to use statistical analysis similar to those used in Major League Baseball [...]
An exclusive study conducted by The McCormick Group reveals that fewer Washington, D.C. Chambers-rated lawyers moved in 2015 than in the previous year. […]
Government affairs and lobbying (the business of influence) is changing. Lobbyists, whether external professionals or in corporate government affairs departments, help their client understand and effectively influence government policy. […]
A recent opinion column by Bob Davis in Washington Technology “Cutting Layers of Management Exposes Strategic Risks” discusses the difficult balance companies must maintain to grow while simultaneously cutting costs. […]