We are experiencing a massive talent shortage in law firm recruiting and marketing, especially at the junior and mid-levels. Since January we have received more than 50 new roles, and finding the right talent is truly challenging! Why is this is happening? Although firms are actively hiring and creating new positions now, many did not hire … Continued
One night when I couldn’t fall asleep, instead of counting sheep I counted all the hours I spent in Tony Robbins programs last year. I was shocked to find it was 260! I traveled to Amsterdam, New Zealand, Hawaii and Florida and devoted a total of six weeks of my life to learning from Tony. … Continued
March symbolizes great beginnings for me. In March of 1969, I arrived in the US with my parents and younger brother. We were amongst the last Jews to leave Poland when approximately 13,000 Jews were strongly encouraged by the ruling Communist Party to give up their citizenship and exit the country. Twenty-two years ago this month, … Continued
How is it possible that two months of 2018 have already gone by? If you have not yet had a chance to work on those important projects you identified in early January, these tips from our Time & Project Management training program are for you! 1. Start your day with an action plan: Before you leave … Continued
Last week I attended NALP’s Program in New York, which featured speakers who gave us an overview of the Big Law legal market and hiring trends. Gretta Rusanow provided a summary of the Citi Hildebrandt Client Advisory Report, which is based on Am Law 100 Firm leaders’ feedback. The report revealed the following findings: Marketplace … Continued
It’s the second week of the new year! Whether you set goals for 2017 or not, I highly recommend taking a few minutes to review the year that just passed to gain insights and focus for 2018. Most candidates I meet with say they want to play a strategic role at their firms. How about … Continued
2017 was a very good year business-wise for us and I am very grateful! Looking back at the 153 jobs we worked on this year, there are definitely some trends that appear. BD Manager Roles and Mar/Comm Roles on the Rise We continued to see more new BD roles than any other type of jobs … Continued
I recently attended the LMA Northeast Conference in Philadelphia, and the session on the Evolution of Law Firm Competitive Intelligence really resonated with me! Not only were the speakers outstanding, but the content reinforced a trend we are seeing where law firms are suddenly very interested in adding Business Intelligence talent to their teams. Although … Continued
Many of you are getting ready for your annual review. I highly recommend taking some time now to identify all that you have contributed this past year and either preparing a pre-review memo or having key points outlined so you can discuss them during your review. The reason this is so valuable is because it will … Continued
Everyone is talking about NYC’s new salary law! Starting on October 31, prospective employers and recruiters in NYC will no longer be able to ask you about your salary history. The law is an attempt to bridge the pay gap between men and women who perform the same jobs by preventing pay disparities from accumulating … Continued