In an interview with Law360, Michelle Fivel, Co-Founder of Hatch Henderson Fivel, shares valuable insights on the latest lateral hiring trends. She pointed out that there is a link between M&A activity and hiring: “When M&A is hot, that's when law firms are doing a lot of hiring.” Michelle also notes that this connection extends beyond transactional practices, highlighting that M&A is “the engine of the biggest firms and dramatically impacts law firm management's mentality and optimism about where the near future is going," an impact that creates a ripple effect of optimism throughout law firm management regarding future staffing needs. Michelle also notes that despite possible uncertainties given the upcoming U.S. presidential election, she remains optimistic about the job market, predicting steady hiring with potential increases closely tied to deal flow. Recently, the U.S. legal sector saw a positive shift, adding 1,800 jobs in October, following a similar increase in September. While job numbers are still slightly lower than last year, Michelle’s insights highlight the resilience and adaptability of the legal industry. As we continue to analyze these trends, Hatch Henderson Fivel looks forward to seeing continued industry growth and are here to support our clients and candidates through these dynamic times. #LegalRecruiting #LawFirmGrowth #BigLaw Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gJJQ2AFq
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Hatch Henderson Fivel is honored to have worked with so many top tier law firms and candidates since our launch last year. We look forward to continued success in 2025 and beyond! #LegalRecruiting #LawFirmGrowth #BigLaw
Since the launch of Hatch Henderson Fivel in mid-2023, our team has made high level placements in more than 25 prominent law firms. It has been our pleasure to work with such outstanding candidates and firms. For more info about our work see our website at www.hhflegalsearch.com
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As the latest trends in lateral hiring are analyzed, Michelle Fivel, Co-Founding Partner of Hatch Henderson Fivel, observes “There’s a lot of optimism about where the market is headed, but there’s still caution,” noting that anticipated deal uptick hasn’t happened as expected just yet. Michelle also highlights that law firms are adopting mixed strategies in the current climate: “They’re very strategic with how they do their hiring,” underscoring the importance of thoughtful recruitment, especially as firms navigate uncertainty in the market. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gbB3uYny #LegalRecruiting #LawFirmGrowth #BigLaw
Lateral Hiring Softens In Q3 As Partner Moves Slow - Law360 Pulse
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Congratulations to Jonathan Conigliari and Massumi + Consoli! HHF is excited to have facilitated this strategic placement. #lateralpartners #lawfirmgrowth #legalrecruiting https://lnkd.in/gKP_3pZm
Massumi + Consoli is pleased to announce that Jonathan Conigliari has joined the firm’s Private Equity and M&A practice as a partner in its Los Angeles office. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNhuZ5uN #PrivateEquity #MergersAndAcquisitions
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Hatch Henderson Fivel's partner, Jennifer Henderson speaks with Law360 about non-equity partners and why they might lateral to another firm. A lateral move to a different firm might create new opportunities for advancement for non-equity partners who feel stuck at the non-equity tier in their own firms. However, elevating to equity through a lateral move is not very common. We do see it sometimes for one of the following reasons: 1) the non-equity partner’s practice/skill set is a strategic need for another firm, and the receiving firm is “recruiting” the partner because of it; 2) the non-equity partner is going to a less prestigious firm, or 3) the nonequity partner has a healthy growing book of business, but their current firm has not caught up with compensation or promotion to equity.
I enjoyed speaking with Brandon Lowrey at Law360 about non-equity partner satisfaction. There has been so much discussion lately around the non-equity partnership tier – which firms have it, which firms don’t, and what that means for those firms and their partners. The non-equity tier serves as an effective recruiting and retention tool. I think it is important for firms to be able to promote stellar senior associates, and partnership promotion is key. Firms that are able to recruit stellar lawyers into non-equity roles (those that might not otherwise be able to join the firm as equity partners) have an advantage attracting junior up and comers. I think that firms implementing the two-tier system just must learn how to strike a balance between paying top-producing partners and retaining up and coming talent (the future “big book” partners) at the non-equity tier.
Firms Add Nonequity Partners, And Many Aren't Happy - Law360 Pulse
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Michelle Fivel recently spoke with Andrew Maloney of The American Lawyer about compensation packages for lateral partners, highlighting how big law's buying power is reshaping the industry. The lateral market is becoming increasingly competitive, and firms are willing to go the extra mile to secure top talent. Explore the full article below. #LegalRecruiting #BigLaw #LateralPartners https://lnkd.in/gZnvf9Bc
Comp Offers for Lateral Partners Now Show Big Law's Buying Power | The American Lawyer
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I was interested to see the results of The American Lawyer's Midlevel Associates Survey. Surveys are always engaging and sort of provocative- after all, some firms win and some lose. Surveys can also be sort of flat, though, if they lack proper context. This article by Dan Roe provides that context. It is a spot on and insightful view into the minds and experiences of these midlevel associates. Dan's perspective can also be helpful to partners and firm leaders in thinking about how to keep these midlevel associates happy.
Amnesia: How to Keep Your Midlevel Associates Happy | The American Lawyer
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Great news for Allen Matkins. Congratulations to Dean, Jennifer, Shaunt, Julia, and Brenn! Hatch Henderson Fivel is excited to have assisted with this placement.
We are very pleased to announce that a powerhouse real estate transactional team has joined the firm across California. The group includes Partners Dean Pappas, Jennifer Sung, Shaunt Kodaverdian, Senior Counsel Julia Lee, and Associate Brenn Coyle. https://hubs.li/Q02zhWkM0
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Happy Anniversary to HHF! Today marks one year since Daniel Hatch, Michelle Fivel and I launched our own high-end boutique recruiting firm. What a ride! This year has been one filled with tremendous growth and success. Over the past twelve months we have been fortunate to work with some of the most brilliant and accomplished lawyers in the market who have put their trust in our guidance and counsel, which has been the cornerstone of our success. We also have gotten to work with amazing long-standing clients and forged relationships with many new ones (and helped them to achieve some strategic hiring goals). As I reflect on the past year, I am filled with gratitude to be involved in this industry full of exceptionally talented people – many of whom I am lucky to call dear friends. Especially grateful for my partners – two of the best recruiters in the business. #happyanniversary #biglaw #partnership
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Congratulations, Wes. Hatch Henderson Fivel is pleased to have assisted in this recruitment.
Stradling is pleased to welcome Wesley Horton to the firm's Litigation practice group in the Newport Beach office! Learn more about Wesley: https://lnkd.in/giGR7gmC
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