Here We Are

Here We Are

Normally, this would be a space where we’d write about some issue impacting legal recruiting. We could write about the amazing rebound of the legal industry, the lateral churn, the “hot” legal markets, etc. But we wanted to share something a little different as we...
8 Unforced Errors Firms Make When Recruiting Talent

8 Unforced Errors Firms Make When Recruiting Talent

Definition of unforced error : a missed shot or lost point (as in tennis) that is entirely a result of the player’s own blunder and not because of the opponent’s skill or effort. Across the country, the labor market is extremely tight. Help Wanted signs...
The Increasing Allure of Boutique & Mid-Sized Firms

The Increasing Allure of Boutique & Mid-Sized Firms

Over the past decade and beyond, we’ve witnessed an incredible consolidation of “big commercial law firms” in the U.S. market. Law firms have combined in every corner of the country, from the large, headline-grabbing transatlantic mega mergers, to the gobbling up of...
The Lateral Market Past, Present & Future

The Lateral Market Past, Present & Future

As 2020 and all its upheavals melts into the start of 2021, there’s no denying it has been a remarkable year. But one of the most remarkable parts of 2020 for the lateral partner market in Texas is that it’s been…well, unremarkable. Lateral movements...
Changing with the Times

Changing with the Times

The process of law firm movement in 2020 has changed things…a lot. To be very frank, moving from one law firm to another, particularly as a partner, can be and often is a logistical nightmare. Between the extended interview process, open exchange of information...
Covid Survey Results

Covid Survey Results

Thank you to those who participated in our survey, which was open to our newsletter subscribers from April 14 to 27. The results are shared below. We will continue providing insight and analysis here, as we monitor the state of the legal industry in Texas and discuss...