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August Job Market Recap 💼 The lateral job market unexpectedly dipped in August, with job postings dropping 𝟮𝟵%—the steepest single-month decline this year! Actuals were lower than predictions, with partner and associate postings falling short across all tracked firms. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀: Was this just a blip, or is the summer streak cooling off for good? #LegalJobs #LegalIndustry

The latest Inside Big Law is here: Paul Hastings’ leader, Frank Lopez, says his aggressive hiring strategy is leading to outsize demand growth. At least a trio of lawyers have left Locke Lord, citing potential client conflicts resulting from the firm’s potential tie-up with Troutman Pepper. Top Big Law firms are active in spurring the $15 billion litigation finance industry with IP, arbitration and antitrust being popular areas for the funding tool.

Only ONE WEEK until #IGNITE2024 in Chicago, and we’re excited! Oh, and did you see? The Leopard Solutions track was just added! With keynotes, breakout sessions, and workshops, IGNITE 2024 will spark innovation and drive law firm success. The perfect opportunity for executives, business development pros, marketing experts, and KM professionals to connect, collaborate, and transform the way legal professionals work. Haven’t registered yet? Now’s your chance! 👉 https://bit.ly/3UP9Xn3 #LegalTech #Lawfirms

Lateral Hiring Fuels Year-on-Year Headcount Expansion at Am Law Firms   Lateral hiring activity in the first half of 2024 surged by 17% compared to the same period in 2023. This marks a strategic shift from last year when firms were focused on new hires, a trend now seeing a slight decline.   Our Assessment of the State of the Legal Industry Update examines how the attorney makeup at Am Law 200 firms has changed comparing the first half of 2024 to 2023, uncovering critical trends impacting the legal industry.   Read more of our in-depth assessment: https://lnkd.in/emNRQC4c #LegalIndustry #LegalJobs #LateralHiring

Data-Driven Decisions for Law Firms! In the latest episode of The Lawyer’s Edge podcast, Elise Holtzman chats with Laura Leopard, Co-Founder and General Manager of Leopard Solutions, about the power of data in the legal industry. Laura shares how law firms can leverage data intelligence to make smarter decisions, from financial strategies to embracing diversity and inclusion. Don’t miss this insightful conversation—listen now and learn how to take your firm to the next level! https://bit.ly/3AxCSUF

Today is the final opportunity to participate in our 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆! We’re collecting insights from in-house counsel to gain a deeper understanding of the changing legal landscape. All responses are confidential and cover a variety of topics, such as: -      Job satisfaction -      Workplace diversity -      Work allocation -      Legal tech -      And more! ✅ Your feedback is essential for creating reports that support the legal community and corporate legal departments. 🌟 Your response enters you into a raffle to win a free pass to the Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Meeting this October in Nashville. 📝 Take the survey now: https://lnkd.in/ecTZRGqk

Current State of the Legal Industry Update   2024 is turning out to be another eventful year for many law firms.   We examined how the attorney makeup of Am Law 200 firms changed from the first half of 2023 to the first half of 2024. Our in-depth analysis reveals critical trends impacting the legal industry.   Explore our findings: https://lnkd.in/emNRQC4c #LegalIndustry #LateralHiring #WomeninLaw

#TestimonialTuesday - Accurate data is key!   Leopard Solutions has been at the forefront of legal hiring data for decades, using our innovative diversity filter to help firms hire underrepresented groups and promote inclusivity. Meet Bryson Malcolm, Founder & CEO of Mosaic Search Partners, who uses Leopard List and Firmscape to track attorneys and dive deep into law firm research, providing crucial insights into attrition rates--especially among diverse attorneys. Learn how we are empowering recruiters: https://lnkd.in/eA-Z97pU #LegalRecruiting #LegalJobs #DiversityinLaw

2024 Corporate Counsel Salary and Lifestyle Survey    We’re reaching out to all in-house counsel attorneys to gain insight into their job satisfaction, the current salary landscape, and what they look for in hiring outside counsel.    Share your experiences and you’ll be amongst the first to receive a copy of the survey results and will be entered to win a complimentary pass to the Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Meeting in Nashville! (Oct 6-9)     📆 The survey closes on Monday, September 2.    📝 Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/ecTZRGqk    #CorporateCounsel #InHouseCounsel #LegalIndustry #Survey

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