Empire Search Partners

Our Co-founder and Partner Scott Yaccarino tells The American Lawyer why top law firms are being more transparent about business expectations for their equity partners, a development which he considers a natural evolution of the broader legal services market. "We are seeing a trend of firm management being more transparent when it comes to expectations at the equity partner level, whether that relates to an hours target or whether it relates to originations targets . . . It's the firms' way of basically saying, 'If you are not actively participating in the growth that the firm is experiencing, you're not going to share in that in the same way you might have historically.'" #lawfirms #lawfirmleadership #lawfirmlife #biglaw #legalindustry #legalcareers #lawcareers #legalrecruitment Andrew Maloney

At least $5 million: More top law firms have initiated earnings expectations for their equity partners, such as at least $5M to $7M in business each year. The reason? Competition. Find out what's motivating law firms and lawyers to drive revenue here: https://lnkd.in/eJzs7kPD

Our Co-founder and Partner Scott Yaccarino concurs with other top legal industry experts in The American Lawyer's coverage of increased demand for legal talent in the investment funds space. "Private funds is a practice area that tends to be stable in down markets and very active in up markets. As new products or financing tools have been deployed over these past few years, there has been just a surge of activity. We are constantly dealing with a market where demand for the expertise outweighs supply." #legalindustry #lawfirms #lawfirmleadership #lawfirmlife #biglaw #legalrecruitment #legalcareers #lawcareers Jon Campisi

Happy 2024 Pro Bono Week! 🎉 In the past year, our dedicated pro bono volunteers have been nothing short of extraordinary, contributing over 4,555 hours to support the Law Foundation and our client communities—an invaluable contribution amounting to over $3,307,226 in total value!    Our pro bono volunteers play a pivotal role in increasing access to justice for those who otherwise would face immense hurdles in navigating the legal system on their own. Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers!    See our full list of volunteers on our website at https://lnkd.in/gCuiBEP6 and join us this week as we highlight the work of some of our stellar pro bono volunteers during 2024 Pro Bono Week!    #probono #probonoweek2024 #siliconvalleylaw #nonprofitlaw 

We asked twenty established women attorneys what they wished they knew when they were just starting out. Here's what they told us.

The pressure to balance rising #OutsideCounsel costs with increasing matter volumes and declining in-house #Lawyer headcounts has many corporate #LawDepartments looking for technological solutions. Continue reading: https://ow.ly/C7Qs50TL14K William Josten, Esq., ALRAP #GeneralCounsel #LegalOperations #TRInstitute

Check out Lawdragon's new feature on our Bay Area Partner Natasha Innocenti! Learn about her path to the top of the legal recruiting game, her practice's position in an evolving Bay Area market, and her commitment to empowering women in the legal industry. "We have more and more funds based in the Bay Area. We have a broader mix of venture, private equity and growth equity funds. It's a space that is difficult to penetrate, especially as a woman. But I knew that eventually we would have generations of homegrown private equity lawyers here." #legalrecruitment #legalrecruiting #legalprofession #legalindustry #legalcareers #lawcareers #lawjobs #legalprofessionals Emily Jackoway

In Natasha Innocenti's two decades as a renowned legal recruiter, she has learned the power of diverse, talented, collaborative teams in what can be a sharp-elbowed industry. As a partner in Empire Search Partners' Bay Area office, Innocenti places high-profile lawyers with the nation's leading law firms and in-house markets through forging connections within her team and with top law firm leadership. She continues to further relationships and promote diversity in the industry through service outside the office; in 2009, she co-founded the West Coast chapter of the Women in Law Empowerment Forum and she currently serves on the Executive Committee and Chair of the Fund Development Committee of the board of The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley. https://lnkd.in/eZBQA_wZ #legalnews #legalrecruiting #lawyers #lawfirms

Congratulations to the 360+ firms that earned 2023–2024 Mansfield Certification! As other industries backtrack or remain quiet, a record number of newly Mansfield Certified law firms continue to proudly advance inclusive practices and report measurable progress.   As Mansfield’s Certification criteria becomes more challenging each year, the program itself continues to grow. This year’s cohort saw a 13% increase from the nearly 320 firms certified the previous year. By participating in Diversity Lab’s year-long structured certification process, these Mansfield Certified US, Canadian, and UK firms are ensuring that all of their qualified talent has a fair and equal opportunity to be considered for advancement into leadership. The Mansfield framework requires that these firms commit to greater transparency and accountability regarding advancement opportunities, producing striking results. Over 75% of the firms have significantly increased diversity in client pitch teams, lateral partner hires, and equity partner promotions. And the number of women equity partners at Mansfield Certified firms is growing at nearly three times the rate of non-Mansfield firms. Stephen Zubiago, the CEO and Managing Partner at Nixon Peabody LLP, has expressed his appreciation for Mansfield: “Our firm has participated in Mansfield Rule Certification since its inception, and we have made significant strides over the past seven years to create positive change through our internal initiatives and industry partnerships. At Nixon Peabody, we believe that diversity of people, backgrounds, and experience leads to exceptional client service and stronger results for our clients and our firm. We are proud of the progress we have made, and remain committed to our continued efforts to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive legal profession." These Mansfield firms have taken measurable steps to promote inclusion in their leadership processes. Even in the face of headwinds, they are committed to creating inclusive and equitable workplaces. We are so honored to work with these firms!   Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gX_m7MQU     #Mansfield #MansfieldCertified #DEIinLaw #DEI #Inclusion #LeadershipDiversity #InclusiveTalent

#FeaturedOpportunity 📢 Role: Vice President Legal (Registered Funds) ➡ Employer: Alternative Asset Manager ➡ Experience Desired: 6+ Years' Investment Management Practice ➡ Expected Compensation: $150K-$225K Base Salary + Bonus & Equity. Our client, a premier alternative asset manager, is seeking a mid- to senior-level investment management attorney in New York. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of registered funds/40 Act practice experience from within either a top-tier law firm or an asset management in-house legal team. Expertise in business development companies (BDCs) is preferred. This role will primarily be responsible for the formation and ongoing support of registered funds in the credit, real estate, and insurance spaces. The experience will provide excellent positioning for General Counsel roles in the future. Base annual salary is expected to range from $150,000 to $225,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The complete compensation package is expected to also include market-leading bonus compensation. Interested attorneys with matching backgrounds are encouraged to apply and learn more details about this opportunity! #legalcareers #lawcareers #lawjobs #legalrecruiting #legalrecruitment #inhousecounsel #inhouselegal