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Andrea Martin, partner and co-chair of our Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, has been named General Counsel of Burns & Levinson LLP. “I have very big shoes to fill but am honored to have been asked to serve in this important firm role,” said Andrea. “I am excited about this new chapter in my career and the opportunity to be a part of guiding the firm’s future. There are so many different challenges that law firms are facing today, from cybersecurity issues to the ethics of using artificial intelligence, and I look forward to helping our attorneys handle whatever is on the horizon.” Read more in our press release at the link below. #GeneralCounsel #LawFirm https://hubs.la/Q02fJ9Rv0

GOOD LUCK to my LITIGATION candidate on their INTERVIEW with an ELITE REGIONAL FIRM in PITTSBURGH. Things ARE GETTING BUSY, and FIRMS are HIRING. If you want to HEAR MORE, email me at smcdonald@wegmanpartners.com. #lawfirms #attorneyjobs #litigationlaw

18% of CEOs had been cited for legal infractions. * Firms with CEOs with criminal records were twice as likely to be involved in fraud. * 58% of CEOs qualified as materialistic based on their possessions. * Materialistic CEOs' firms had more fraud and reporting errors.

Law firms are expecting to see an increase in associate attorney hiring in 2024, particularly in Commercial and Civil Litigation, Cybersecurity, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Even Corporate hiring will see a bit of a rebound! Let us help make your next career move a great one! 📧 attorneyrecruiting@connectstaffinginc.com #AttorneyHiring #LegalJobs #HiringAlert #AttorneyJobs

There is still time to register for today's webinar on how to avoid legal malpractice claims. https://bit.ly/3ye3uc5 Use code legalmalcle at checkout to save $20 on the registration fee. During this two-hour seminar, Eileen Garczynski, Esq., an attorney with more than 30 years of risk management experience) and Dennis Quinn, an attorney with decades of experience defending legal malpractice cases will give you a framework to identify and proactively address risks and opportunities across your entire firm. They will cover topics such as: Covered topics include: Frequency and severity of legal malpractice claims The most common causes of legal malpractice claims The most common practice areas generating legal malpractice claims and why Issues with lateral hires and law firm mergers Cyber risk within the legal malpractice arena Conflicts recognition and resolution among affiliated companies Management of conflicts and waivers for outside counsel Protection of client confidences and communications Whistleblower actions Technology and cybersecurity concerns for in-house counsel Corporate misconduct

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Our data tells us that the top global firms are adding partners at a faster clip in 2024 than in 2023 - including those with government experience. In this week's "Ask a Recruiter" column for Securities Docket, D.C.-based recruiter Rachel Nonaka tackled a request for a "Top 5" list of the securities-related expertise most in-demand these days by elite firms. First on on the list are current SEC lawyers with asset management experience. Next up? Current or former SEC senior officers. For the full list and more details, read on! #biglaw #securitieslaw #AmLaw100 #SEC #government #lawfirmhiring #legalnews #lawfirmnews #lateralhiring #recruiting #legalindustry

I never miss Michael Rynowecer's trend reports—they keep lawyers sharp, smarter about their clients' businesses, and ready for strategic conversations. This latest one on the spike in litigation spending is no exception. A couple of highlights: 💡 5 areas are seeing "acute demand" in litigation: Class Action, Labor & Employment, Complex Commercial, Cybersecurity, and Bet-the-Company cases. 💡 Noting the dramatic rise in high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation: “Brand, stock price, and balance sheet destruction used to be the big drivers,” but now, there are additional forces at play—like threats to strategic goals and operational disruptions." 💡 Notable stat: The number of companies facing bet-the-company litigation has skyrocketed more than fourfold to 61.1%. #BTIConsulting #LitigationTrends

The recent exodus of Biden DOJ attorneys has created a surge in in-house counsel opportunities. Companies are seeking attorneys with expertise in cybersecurity and data privacy to join their legal departments. If you have the necessary experience, you could be a valuable asset in today's ever-evolving legal landscape. Deborah Ben-Canaan shares her thoughts with Legal Dive. https://bit.ly/3zzOR3g #mlaglobal #inhousecounsel #lawyers #legalrecruitment #lawtech

Litigators - Retool to Transactional Work: We recently met with a group that advises fund managers on a wide range of operational and regulatory issues, including compliance with SEC and CFTC regulations, enforcement actions, and investigations. The hiring partner is open to seeing smart, well-credentialed litigators, especially those who have worked on SEC enforcement actions. If you're no longer loving your litigation practice, this is a great opportunity to retool and possibly tee yourself up to go in-house down the road. #legalrecruiting #lateralassociate #retool #biglaw #regulatorylawyer