Michael Connolly

 

Great work occurs when talented people from varied backgrounds and experiences come together to focus on a client's needs.

 

We believe that when talented people are mismatched with a position, or when the work environment does not take a sincere interest in developing their talent, or when a law firm lacks diversity, the law firm and its people will suffer.  

 

 
 

The Talent Engines Journal

This journal is a curated hub of insight, innovation, and industry intelligence—designed for leaders navigating the evolving landscape of talent acquisition. From AI trends and recruiting strategies to culture-building and compliance, we break down what matters so you can make smarter hiring decisions, faster.

This isn’t just content—it’s a compass.
Built for legal teams, HR leaders, and hiring executives who believe in doing things differently.

Stay ahead of the curve. Read the latest. Lead the future.

 
 
 
 

Perspectives

October 5, 2023

Hiring Mistakes are Costly for Law Firms and Lateral Attorneys Alike

Recently, a lateral stayed at a firm for less than 3 months. The damage that cost to the firm, its clients, and the lateral attorney was […]
October 2, 2023

Tech Survey Reveals The Era Of Biglaw AI Is Already Here

According to the International Legal Technology Association’s newly released 2023 tech survey, 85% of law firms are currently using generative AI tools for business tasks.  What’s next, you […]
September 29, 2023

Generative AI Is Not Just a Tool, It Is a Game-Changer!

“The law firms that do not embrace the opportunity that generative AI poses now will not see the erosion going around them until it is too […]
September 26, 2023

Legal Recruiting Is Undergoing An Epic Transformation

AI has sparked an unprecedented shift that has already begun to alter the direction, strategies, and role of lawyers.  When it comes to talent acquisition, recruitment […]
September 18, 2023

Maximize Your Firm’s Hiring Potential

A law firm can maximize its hiring potential with AI recruiting software, such as Talent Engines’ proprietary AI powered Talent Acquisition Platform (TAP). Talent Engines helps find the […]
September 15, 2023

Midlevels Increasingly Frustrated with Biglaw Culture

Midlevel associates today are increasingly frustrated by strict expectations and poor work culture among many top Biglaw firms. A few of these areas of concern include:  […]
September 12, 2023

Get to Know the Founder – Michael Connolly

“My passion is building businesses and developing talent. My goal is to build LawCareer around my belief that life is relational and that getting people in […]
September 1, 2023

Getting It Right – from the beginning

When we meet with law firms, we often ask them to take a step back and think through the hiring profile for a lateral associate. Too […]
August 30, 2023

Transforming Talent Acquisition

Why are 75% of Organizations lukewarm to negative about their hiring effectiveness? Talent Acquisition is being impacted by a variety of factors. HR teams are burdened […]
August 30, 2023

Midlevel Associates Spill the Beans!

The recent ALM survey of Midlevel Associates was revealing. These are the attorneys that make the money for Big Law – and the senior partners. One […]
July 11, 2023

Lawyers!  What Are The Most Important Skills to Be Successful

Skills is the buzzword of the day for AI powered Talent Acquisition platforms. Why.  Because when data scientists determine the skills that make a professional successful […]
June 22, 2023

The Talent Wars and Collateral Damage

The Talent Wars of 2021 and 2022 created tremendous velocity of associate churn. As we move through 2023 we are now seeing the all too familiar […]
May 11, 2023

AI in the Legal Recruitment Industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced significantly since the early days of computer programs and algorithms. Today, various industries, including the legal recruitment industry, are using AI […]
April 26, 2023

How Does LawCareer Deliver Value?

Hiring the right talent can greatly impact the success of a firm. However, recruiting can be expensive and time-consuming.  LawCareer, an AI-powered talent acquisition platform brings […]
April 26, 2023

Legal Recruiting: Hiring For Fit

As the legal industry continues to evolve, the significance of recruiting for “fit” has grown more important. Law firms are looking for qualified applicants that not […]
April 26, 2023

Can Legal Recruiting Evolve?

As the legal industry has evolved and become increasingly competitive, the demand for legal recruitment services has grown. Three reasons for this are 1) the changing […]
April 26, 2023

Why Culture Fit is Essential in Law Firms

Recruiting the right talent for your law firm requires that a candidate be examined beyond their knowledge, skills, and experience. In order to succeed in a […]
April 26, 2023

Lateral Associate Turnover – Expensive

Law firms constantly seek new talent to maintain their success. The lateral recruitment process can be costly, often requiring significant resources and expenses. However, it’s important […]
April 26, 2023

Is Attorney Recruiting Taking Up Too Much Time?

Saving time is important for everyone. It is especially important for law firms and search firms. The LawCareer solution was built understanding the challenges and time required […]
April 26, 2023

Leap: Find the Right Legal Talent

Recruiting the right talent for your law firm can be a challenging task. Although we don’t celebrate Leap Day this year, let’s take a leap into […]
April 26, 2023

Introducing LawCareer!

LawCareer is the most comprehensive AI powered lawyer database. Our product helps law firms hire the “right” lawyers. We use AI technology to replicate at scale the […]
November 22, 2021

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November 12, 2024

Remote Work in Biglaw: A Pandemic Shift That’s Reverting to Tradition

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Biglaw firms embraced remote work to address talent shortages, with some, like Quinn Emanuel, even allowing “work from anywhere” policies. However, in […]
November 1, 2024

Legal AI Revolution: How Generative AI is Transforming Law Practice and Boosting Productivity

Generative AI (Gen AI) tailored for the legal profession, referred to as Legal AI, is revolutionizing law practice by enabling faster drafting of legal documents. According […]
October 15, 2024

Boutique Firm Surpasses Cravath Scale Compensation

Gjerset & Lorenz, an Austin, Texas boutique firm, was in the news as a result of beating Biglaw’s Cravath scale, considered by many to be one […]
October 2, 2024

Talent Engines LLC helps attorneys make lateral moves to new law firms

Making a lateral move to another law firm is a major career decision. Without proper support, though, such a process may be quite challenging. And this […]
September 23, 2024

Should you lateral to a mid-size firm?

Many attorneys start their career wanting to work at the most prestigious and largest law firms. Some lawyers discover that Big Law is not for them. […]
January 9, 2024

How AI Is Impacting Talent Acquisition in the Legal Industry