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Perspectives
June 26, 2025
Published by Michael Connolly on June 26, 2025
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Technical skill has always been the baseline for legal success, but it no longer sets attorneysapart. As client needs evolve and firms adapt to a more […]
June 24, 2025
Published by Michael Connolly on June 24, 2025
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Hiring great legal talent is just the first step, retaining great legal talent is the hallmark of a great firm. If you’re not thinking about retention […]
June 19, 2025
Published by Michael Connolly on June 19, 2025
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The legal profession has long rewarded intensity. Long hours, late nights, and an always-onmindset may seem like the norm in the field. But for many lawyers, […]
June 17, 2025
Published by Michael Connolly on June 17, 2025
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When looking for new talent, it’s easy to resort to the familiar ways when it comes to hiring like prioritizing top law schools, recognizable firms, and […]
June 12, 2025
Published by Michael Connolly on June 12, 2025
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Every year, thousands of talented students enter law school expecting their hard work to translate into success. But the legal field is more competitive than most […]
June 10, 2025
Published by Michael Connolly on June 10, 2025
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Thinking of making a lateral move or building out your legal team? Now’s the time to get strategic. Lateral hiring in the legal sector is back […]
June 5, 2025
Published by Michael Connolly on June 5, 2025
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LinkedIn is a powerful networking and recruiting tool in the legal field. Attorneys are joining LinkedIn 50% faster than the average user, as pointed out in […]
June 3, 2025
Published by Michael Connolly on June 3, 2025
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From AI-powered research tools to virtual collaboration with tech teams, the role of a lawyer is transforming fast. Firms aren’t just asking, “Can you practice law?”, […]
December 31, 2024
Published by Michael Connolly on December 31, 2024
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In the legal industry, hiring the wrong attorney can have significant repercussions. For law firms, it may lead to financial losses, damaged client relationships, and decreased […]
December 16, 2024
Published by Michael Connolly on December 16, 2024
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While 2024 has brought financial success for many law firms, deeper challenges such as talent turnover and resource inefficiencies continue to impact long-term growth. Addressing these […]
November 21, 2024
Published by Michael Connolly on November 21, 2024
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Remote work in Biglaw is rapidly becoming the exception, as firms push younger associates back into the office for hybrid work schedules. For these associates, in-person […]
November 12, 2024
Published by Michael Connolly on November 12, 2024
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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
Published by Michael Connolly on November 1, 2024
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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
Published by Michael Connolly on October 15, 2024
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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
Published by Michael Connolly on October 2, 2024
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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
Published by Michael Connolly on September 23, 2024
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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. […]
August 28, 2024
Published by talentengines on August 28, 2024
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It is no secret that the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the legal sector is rapidly transforming how law firms manage efficiency, client services, and […]
August 16, 2024
Published by talentengines on August 16, 2024
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Learn why one firm decided to “buck the Biglaw trend and lean into flexible working,” and why your firm should do so too. Over the past […]
June 7, 2024
Published by talentengines on June 7, 2024
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A recent survey by LexisNexis found that half of all lawyers think generative AI will significantly transform their business, and 92 percent think it will have […]
April 5, 2024
Published by talentengines on April 5, 2024
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AI technology can be leveraged in law firms to improve client relationships by allowing attorneys to spend less time with busy work and focus more on […]
March 29, 2024
Published by talentengines on March 29, 2024
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The Facts BigLaw associates are at a higher risk of burnout than their colleagues, according to the survey, The State of Wellbeing in Law, available here. […]
March 14, 2024
Published by talentengines on March 14, 2024
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The legal industry is on the brink of a technological revolution, specifically due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). The economists at Goldman Sachs predict that 44 percent […]
March 6, 2024
Published by talentengines on March 6, 2024
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Talent Engines does legal recruiting differently! How you may ask? By harnessing the power of relationships and today’s technology, simultaneously, discover, recruit, and hire the lawyers […]
February 26, 2024
Published by talentengines on February 26, 2024
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At Talent Engines, we believe that life is relational and that relationships are the foundation on which any successful career is built. Unfortunately, many people struggle […]
February 8, 2024
Published by talentengines on February 8, 2024
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Are you an attorney contemplating a lateral move to a new role? Are you worried about making a decision you may regret? If so, you aren’t […]
January 30, 2024
Published by talentengines on January 30, 2024
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The Facts The pandemic triggered a major shift in the dynamic between lawyers and law firms. Following the pandemic, many lawyers chose to continue working remotely […]
January 23, 2024
Published by talentengines on January 23, 2024
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Does Artificial Intelligence (AI) in law make you uneasy? If so, you are not alone. However, there are several misconceptions about AI, particularly in the legal […]
December 19, 2023
Published by talentengines on December 19, 2023
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When it comes to lateral hiring, it’s paramount to understand why the person is making a switch in the first place. Ensuring the success of a […]
December 13, 2023
Published by talentengines on December 13, 2023
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Needless to say, being a lawyer is a highly demanding job. Lawyers are typically expected to work long hours and put their client’s needs before their […]
December 5, 2023
Published by talentengines on December 5, 2023
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Law firms seeking to onboard lateral candidates should know the best practices for effectively interviewing them. An understanding of the candidate’s experience and goals is essential […]
November 29, 2023
Published by talentengines on November 29, 2023
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Retaining top talent is critical to overall company success. Several studies have demonstrated that when employees are allowed to discuss any concerns they may have, businesses […]
November 16, 2023
Published by talentengines on November 16, 2023
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The legal world is just beginning to see the potential of generative AI. According to the International Legal Technology Association’s 2023 tech survey, 85% of law […]
November 10, 2023
Published by talentengines on November 10, 2023
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Successful companies today understand that organizational culture is not only important but crucial. Organizational culture can be described as “the shared values, beliefs, norms and behaviors […]
November 2, 2023
Published by talentengines on November 2, 2023
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Biglaw siloes are becoming less prevalent, and here’s why. Law firms are realizing the importance of cooperation and communication across all practice groups in order to […]
October 31, 2023
Published by talentengines on October 31, 2023
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BTI’s workplace and attorney satisfaction survey, found that 10.1% of attorneys report toxic culture. There appears to be a lack of connection and trust amongst attorneys in […]
October 24, 2023
Published by talentengines on October 24, 2023
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Corporate culture is at the heart of any organization. While establishing a thriving culture takes time, “successful companies understand that cultivating a positive culture is not […]
October 20, 2023
Published by talentengines on October 20, 2023
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Too much turnover at a law firm can be detrimental in the long term. Worker attrition and disengagement cost median S&P 500 companies about $282 million […]
October 17, 2023
Published by talentengines on October 17, 2023
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At Talent Engines, we believe that life is relational. Relationships are the foundation on which any good business is built, and the strength of that foundation […]
October 13, 2023
Published by talentengines on October 13, 2023
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The number of jobs in the U.S. legal services sector shot up last month after nearing its lowest level this year. While the count includes a […]
October 12, 2023
Published by talentengines on October 12, 2023
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With the Founder of Talent Engines, LLC, Michael Connolly
October 11, 2023
Published by talentengines on October 11, 2023
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Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the nature of legal recruiting. Cluen’s most recent White Paper (see below) discusses the top trends in the Executive Search […]
October 5, 2023
Published by talentengines on October 5, 2023
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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
Published by talentengines on October 2, 2023
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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
Published by talentengines on September 29, 2023
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“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
Published by talentengines on September 26, 2023
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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
Published by talentengines on September 18, 2023
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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
Published by talentengines on September 15, 2023
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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
Published by talentengines on September 12, 2023
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“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
Published by talentengines on September 1, 2023
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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 […]
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August 16, 2024
Published by talentengines on August 16, 2024
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Learn why one firm decided to “buck the Biglaw trend and lean into flexible working,” and why your firm should do so too. Over the past […]