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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and... more +
Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
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Beware the Off-Cycle Lateral

Timing is everything, as the saying goes — and it certainly holds true when it comes to assessing the risk of lateral partner candidates. Indeed, Decipher Investigative Intelligence analysis reveals a significant trend:...more

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What to make of non-local job candidates?

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It is essential to fill an open position at your law firm. Whether it is an attorney, paralegal, legal assistant, or administrative staff member, most law firms cannot afford to have key positions remain open when there is...more

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Cruel Summer: How to Lower Risks This On-Campus Interviewing Season

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

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Rightsizing Reshapes the Legal Industry for the first half of 2024

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A wave of rightsizing is washing over the legal industry, according to a new mid-year analysis by Leopard Solutions. Following a period of rapid growth, law firms are now prioritizing efficiency and profitability, leading to...more

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TRU Trends: Law Firms Made Significant Shifts in June

During this month’s Eye on ESI, ACEDS VP of Strategy and Client Engagement Maribel Rivera and I discussed a number of new trends and predictions we saw this past June for job seekers and employers in the current eDiscovery...more

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UK-Headquartered Firms Aim to Match Salaries with US Competitors on Home Turf

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Legal hiring is on the upswing at Am Law 200 firms as we recently reported in our May jobs report, and competition is driving up the cost of doing business. A Times of London recently reported that entry-level salaries are...more

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Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast - Episode 24: Young Professionals and The Emerging Workforce with Kamber Parker

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Live from the annual Greenville SHRM conference, hosts Tina and Keely welcome young professional expert Kamber Parker who is the founder of The YoPro Know, a consulting firm that bridges the gap between ambitious young...more

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Law Firms Can Keep Lateral Partners With Support at Work, Home

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How can law firms attract, integrate, and retain top talent across all levels while gaining a competitive advantage? This is the proverbial question that remains top of mind for recruiters and business development...more

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Leopard Solutions Law Firm Index: Key Areas for Firms to Make the Leaderboard

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Law firms are increasingly being measured not just on their financial success but also on metrics like diversity, lateral retention, and strategic growth. The Leopard Solutions Law Firm Index (LLFI) offers a comprehensive...more

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Drawing a Comparison Between the Current Lateral Market and the Pre-pandemic Landscape is a Nuanced Endeavor, Characterized by...

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According to a recent study titled "Decoding Legal Talent Mobility in the Age of Data,” the anticipated law firm lateral movement will decrease again in 2024. This projection follows a remarkable surge in lateral hiring...more

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Job Openings Point to an Uptick in M&A Interest, even if Uncorrelated to Lateral Movement

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In recent months, White & Case LLP has not just emerged, but surged as a notable hub for attracting top-tier lateral hires specialized in mergers and acquisitions. This active pursuit of partners in one of the legal field's...more

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Advancing Women in Law

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In the halls of prestigious law firms, a quiet revolution is underway. Gender diversity, long a focal point of discussion and advocacy, is making strides, albeit gradually. A recent Leopard Solutions State of Industry...more

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Leopard Solutions Releases the 2023 State of The Legal Industry with Insights to Better Navigating the Legal Industry for 2024.

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In the bustling legal landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential for industry leaders aiming to navigate challenges and foster strategic growth. Leopard Solutions recently released its much-anticipated annual white...more

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Elevating Your Partner Recruiting Strategy to Attract Top Talent

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The realm of law firm hiring partners presents a distinct set of challenges when it comes to attracting high-caliber talent. This level of legal practice demands a unique combination of legal expertise, business acumen, and a...more

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Diversity in Law: Expressed through Geography

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Ever since a watershed ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States effectively gutted affirmative action protections, the question of how to advance the cause of equal opportunity for underrepresented groups has been...more

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Revealing How Large Companies Conduct Legal Talent Acquisition for Corporate Growth

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Have you ever wondered how Fortune 500 companies structure their legal departments and acquire in-house legal talent for growth? A recent Leopard Solutions webinar provided an exclusive look into this intriguing process....more

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[Legal Trends] The Changing Landscape for the Legal Industry – a Challenge for Fresh Law Graduates

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The legal industry is renowned for its competitiveness and constant evolution. Each year brings forth new challenges and trends that significantly impact the job market, making it crucial for fresh law school graduates to...more

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8 Steps to Stronger Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

See why diverse companies are shown to make better decisions, maintain stronger financial performance, and drive greater innovation (and how to build — or strengthen — diversity and inclusion in your own practices and...more

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The Leopard Solutions State of the Legal Industry Report Highlights a Year of Recalibration as the Industry Struggled to Adjust to...

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Legal Intelligence provider Leopard Solutions' latest annual state of the legal industry report noted the volatile 2022 as a year of correction with much hiring and attorney movement across the industry. Gender and diversity...more

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3 Things To Consider For Your 2023 Roadmap

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Leopard Solutions recently conducted its annual state of the legal industry webinar on January 17, 2023, sharing insights based on its 2022 attorney hiring analysis and giving an outlook on where the industry is going for...more

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New Stats Show Law Firms Slow Hiring Processes, But Contract Opportunities Abound

Good news travels fast, and for the attendees of the January 2023 episode of Eye on ESI held on LinkedIn Live recently, many thumbs up flew across the screen, despite lingering fears of a recession. For this session, I was...more

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TRU Trends: As the Economy Turns, the Job Market Pivots

The ediscovery job market is still going strong despite fears of a recession. Recently, Mike Quartararo, President of ACEDS, and Maribel Rivera, VP of Strategy and Client Engagement for ACEDS and I met for our monthly Eye on...more

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TRU Trends: Strong Job Market, But Longer Speed of Hire for Law Firms

As part of our monthly Eye on ESI webinar series, ACEDS President Mike Quartararo and VP of Strategy and Client Engagement Maribel Rivera and I met recently to discuss the current state of the e-discovery job market. Each...more

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Are You The Selector or the Selectee in the Hiring Process?

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Recruiting new employees into your law firm is vitally important. Whether hiring a lawyer, paralegal, or administrative staff member, a law firm must make the best possible hire. But your law firm must have the right...more

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Four Key Predictions for Legal Hiring Market in 2022 and Beyond

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In 2021, recruitment for lawyers was at an all-time high, especially in corporate and litigation. But with a potential recession looming (According to Reuters, law firm expenses are up, profits are down and demand is...more

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