At this fall’s Decipher Talent Economics Roundtable, hosted by Baker McKenzie in Chicago, we showcased the critical role operations teams play in driving law firm profitability. While investment in human capital (lateral...more
2/19/2025
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Business Development ,
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Firm Leadership ,
Human Capital ,
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Law Firm Ownership ,
Law Practice Management ,
Legal Operations ,
Professional Development ,
Professional Networking ,
Relationship Development ,
Strategic Planning ,
Talent Management
About half of lateral partner moves involve a search firm, according to the 2023 Lateral Partner Satisfaction Survey. Engaging a recruiter isn’t just commonplace, it’s often critical, as search firms have access to networks...more
Nearly 20 percent of lateral partner candidates neglect to provide a comprehensive list of their clients to their prospective firms, according to Decipher Investigative Intelligence research. This means that law firms that...more
12/19/2024
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Case Management ,
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Law Firm Partners ,
Law Practice Management ,
Legal Project Management ,
Professional Development ,
Questionnaires ,
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Reputational Injury
It’s OCI season, and law firms are already scrambling to recruit the next batch of summer associates. But it’s imperative to remember that your potential summer associates carry risk, too — and a Zoom interview and a quick...more