Observations from the field across in-house and law firm markets For senior lawyers, the hiring process is often framed as evaluating your experience, your judgment, your fit. But in reality, the process is reciprocal. Every step is a signal. Long … [more]
Our client, a highly regarded AM Law 50 firm, Goodwin Procter, is seeking a Trust & Estates (T&E)- Senior Associate to join its team in Boston, MA. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in all aspects of … [more]
Our client, a global AM Law 50 firm is seeking a highly qualified mid-level to senior associate to join their real estate transactions practice in their Los Angeles, CA office. Candidates must have substantial experience with some combination of complex … [more]
Most organizations don’t actually choose a search model. They decide: “We need a General Counsel quickly.” And one assumption immediately appears: “Retained means paying more.” You’re not paying more if you have the right search partner. For senior legal searches, … [more]
A Practical Survival Guide for the Age of AI, Budget Pressure, and Geopolitical Whiplash Not long ago, the primary stressors for lawyers were fairly predictable. For law firm lawyers, the list included billable hours, demanding clients, and the occasional 2:00 … [more]
Jennifer Karpchuk is a partner with Holland & Knight and serves as co-chair of the firm’s State and Local Tax Team. Holland & Knight is a global law firm with 2,200 lawyers across the United States and in five international … [more]
Every Super Bowl has a moment when the defense stops disguising coverage and sends everyone. No warning. No time to improvise.Just pressure fast, coordinated, relentless. That’s where many legal teams find themselves right now. Across industries and jurisdictions, regulation is … [more]
Christine Varghese is in house counsel with IPS-Integrated Project Services. IPS is a Berkshire Hathaway Company that provides engineering, procurement, construction management and validation services for complex projects, often for life sciences companies. Christine is a graduate of American University Washington … [more]
Succession planning is often discussed as an organizational exercise. In practice, it is just as much an individual one. Whether you’re part of an in-house or law firm legal team, career progression rarely follows a straight or predictable path. … [more]
Sometimes “it” is hard to name. The role hasn’t changed on paper, but something feels off. A new CEO arrives. A private equity or venture sponsor comes in. Decision-making speeds up – or sideways. Expectations shift, quietly. This isn’t about … [more]
