http://www.lateralattorneyreport.com The Recruiters of BCG Attorney Search Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:42:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Let me start by saying that I get it:  the economy is bad and finding work can feel next to impossible, even if you have phenomenal experience, great academic credentials and have worked at some of the best firms in town.  Having said that, I have to admit that I ... http://www.lateralattorneyreport.com/2010/02/go-ahead-and-take-that-imperfect-job/ Undoubtedly, most of my conversations with candidates involve whether or not they will be able to find a job in 2010 -- and how today's market compares to 2009/2008.  The going commentary is that the first 8 weeks of 2010 have been markedly more active than 2009 (which was essentially ... http://www.lateralattorneyreport.com/2010/02/the-boutique-alternative/ I suppose it's possible that I haven't had enough caffeine today, and it's making me cranky, but after I read this story about the e-mail flame sent by an NYU B-school professor, I found myself siding with the professor. http://deadspin.com/5477230/nyu-business-school-professor-has-mastered-the-art-of-email-flaming A student apparently complained to the professor by e-mail--upset that he wasn't ... http://www.lateralattorneyreport.com/2010/02/whats-wrong-with-me/ The most frequent question I've been getting is:  "are things better out there?" The answer is mixed.  First, there isn't yet one easy response that applies to all cities, all practices areas, and all lawyers.  For instance, there is good partner level movement--a tremendous amount in fact.  The associate market is ... http://www.lateralattorneyreport.com/2010/02/the-good-news-and-the-bad-news/ Over the past week, I've had several friends of mine (all of whom are either attorneys or investment bankers) ask me, "Is it normal to not hear from my recruiter for several weeks?"  "Is it normal that my recruiter did not call me back in 24 hours?"  They are asking ... http://www.lateralattorneyreport.com/2010/01/how-long-is-too-long/ I am currently working with well-credentialed eight year litigator who has never moved law firms.  This person has everything it takes to make partner but for various political reasons, he is unlikely to make partner.  While this person has not been asked to leave the firm, this person knows now ... http://www.lateralattorneyreport.com/2010/01/resume-suggestions-for-a-senior-litigator-and-for-the-general-public/ Last week's Economist (www.economist.com, subscription required) discusses the causes and effects of an every growing female workforce.  Women do currently populate equal or greater-than-equal proportions in our universities and workforces at large, and there is much to be said and written about how this apparent equality is changing industry and ... http://www.lateralattorneyreport.com/2010/01/how-do-women-succeed-in-law-firms/ If you've been paying attention, it's been a wild ten years on the law firm associate front.  Back when I practiced law, I know I didn't pay much attention to all the goings-on at law firms in terms of salary wars and bonuses.  As a recruiter, however, an almost global ... http://www.lateralattorneyreport.com/2010/01/the-decade-in-reviewfor-associates/ When lockstep was the golden rule, the question of "What am I worth?" was never difficult.  You could easily find that information on any salary chart by looking at your class year and moving horizontally to the compensation posted to know, for certain, what you would be paid by a ... http://www.lateralattorneyreport.com/2010/01/what-am-i-worth-in-2010/ I was recently speaking with a friend who is a sixth year corporate associate with a large firm in Los Angeles. This year the firm promoted only two associates to partner and neither one works in the Los Angeles office. My friend has consistently had very good reviews, and the ... http://www.lateralattorneyreport.com/2010/01/senior-year-associate-in-good-standing-at-branch-office-of-large-firm-wondering-whether-he-should-consider-moving-to-a-firm-with-better-opportunity-for-partnership/