This week, on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts David Lat and Zach Sandberg do a deep dive on the most recent set of the American Lawyer's famed law firm rankings—both the Am Law 100 ranking, which came out last month, and the Second Hundred ranking, which was just released. Who is moving up in the world? Are there firms struggling? What factors are driving the success of the firms that are flourishing? Join our hosts as they run through numerous metrics that measure a firm's...

This week, on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts speak with Melissa Saleh, whose start-up, FairPlay AI, is introducing AI-powered models that increase fairness and profits for lenders. Melissa and David go back twenty years to the early days of blogging when Melissa shook up the legal industry with her controversial blog, Opinionistas. Melissa would leave the practice of law to go full force into the world of digital journalism, writing for numerous prominent media brands. We talk...

This week on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, we sit down with Katherine Allen, CEO and Co-Founder of Flo Recruit, a company making waves in the way both law schools and law firms orchestrate their recruitment processes. Katherine tells us the story of how she started innovating in the legal industry before graduating from college. We then discuss how the company strives to tackle some of the more complex operational challenges faced by law firms in their never-ending efforts to recruit the...

In this episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, we tackle all things legal technology with Colin Levy, a thought leader in the field. In his current role as Evangelist and Director of Legal at Malbek, Colin acts as a luminary for those not yet accustomed to rapidly-evolving technology and the increasingly important role it plays in attorneys’ lives. Join us for this wide-ranging discussion, covering topics from the ability of AI to augment performance to a candid conversation with Colin...

In this episode, we have a deep, thoughtful conversation with Pierre Gentin, McKinsey's Chief Legal Officer and the first non-consultant elected a senior partner in the firm's almost 100-year history. Pierre defines the elements of excellence to which attorneys can aspire while waxing philosophical about how people can find meaning in their work. As Pierre so eloquently puts it, "There are arrows of inspiration flying over us all the time, but do we reach up and grab them?" The conversation...

Join David Lat and Zach Sandberg on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers as they chat with Emily Logan Stedman, newly appointed partner at Husch Blackwell and advocate for lawyer well-being. Emily shares her journey to partnership, her commitment to mental health in the legal community, and how she balances leadership with personal well-being. She discusses the evolving role of women in law, mentoring, and her strategies for personal branding and business development. Emily also offers advice to...

Join David Lat and Zach Sandberg on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers as they chat with Matt Schwartz, Practice Group Leader and Chair of the US Finance Group at DLA Piper. Matt shares his journey from starting at DLA Piper to running finance transactions to leading the US practice group. He also talks about the evolution and current state of the finance industry, as well as what he expects in the finance world in 2024. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the value of mentorship,...

Join us on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, where hosts David Lat and Zach Sandberg sit down with Kannon Shanmugam, one of the nation's preeminent Supreme Court advocates. A partner at Paul, Weiss, Kannon serves as chair of the firm's Supreme Court and appellate practice, chair of the D.C. office, and co-chair of litigation. On the podcast, he discusses how his study of the classics was an ideal background for a lawyer, his distinctive style as a Supreme Court litigator, and his approaches...

In this episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, join us as we chat with Summer Eberhard, a Principal in our California and Seattle offices. Summer shares her journey from attorney to legal recruiter and delves into the recruiting scene across California and Seattle, highlighting the changing landscape of the legal industry over the last decade and current market trends. She also discusses her approach providing invaluable advice for legal professionals navigating their career paths and...

In this Movers, Shakers, and Rainmakers episode, David Lat and Zach Sandberg engage in an insightful discussion with Gene Phillips, founder of Lexangle, a leading legal-consulting firm. Gene describes his interesting journey from mathematics to finance to litigation finance to legal consulting. The conversation then delves into the rise of litigation boutiques, current trends in litigation finance, and expert advice on launching and growing law firms. For our Moves of the Week, we spotlight...

On the latest installment of Movers, Shakers, and Rainmakers, we chat with Robert Ingalls, Founder & CEO of LawPods, to explore his transition from legal practice to revolutionizing podcasting for lawyers. In a detailed discussion, Robert tackles the challenges law firms face in marketing, particularly in podcasting, and how to stand out in a crowded market. He offers strategic advice for lawyers or firms considering launching their own podcasts and how to effectively craft their brand....

On this week's episode of Movers, Shakers, and Rainmakers, we take a deep dive into the 2023 lateral market. Join us as we unpack Milbank's trailblazing associate salary increase, setting an unprecedented $225K floor and reaching heights of $425K. Our hosts sift through the intricacies of the year-end bonus frenzy and spotlight the practice areas that hottest right now. Looking ahead, we make a few predictions about Biglaw in 2024. Wrapping up the episode, we discuss our moves of the week,...

In this unmissable podcast episode, we're joined by Anastasia Boyko, Director of Non-JD Programs at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, who shares her remarkable journey from Soviet-era Ukraine to a pivotal role in legal education. Anastasia looks back on her law school days, sheds light on the establishment of the YLS leadership program, and describes her crucial involvement in shaping unconventional legal pathways today. The episode concludes with a rich discourse on...

Join us for a compelling conversation with Camille Vasquez, Partner at Brown Rudnick and Co-chair of the Firm’s Brand & Reputation Management Group, as we delve into her remarkable career, especially her pivotal role in the headline-grabbing Depp v. Heard case. Camille describes her unusual professional journey, including stories she hasn't shared publicly before—and even an early failure that turned into a crucial learning experience. She also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Depp...

In our latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers: The Biglaw Lateral Market, we dive deep into the intricate melding of recruitment, technology, and the legal industry with Michael Heise, CTO of haistack.ai. Enhanced by years of legal data and insights from Lateral Link and its expert team, Heise discusses how haistack.ai is meticulously crafted to boost the recruiting capabilities of law firms, aid in attorney retention, and proactively safeguard firms from potential lost profits....

In our latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers: The Biglaw Lateral Market, we delve into the timely and crucial topic of mental health in the legal profession with Jordana Alter Confino, Founder of JC Coaching & Consulting and Adjunct Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law. Jordana explained how the science of positive psychology helped her to transform her life and career—and how she is now using it to help others do the same. Covering both institutional reforms...

Join us for a new episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, as we welcome Marta Ricardo, the dynamic Director of Lawyering Skills and Assistant Dean of Professionalism at Fordham Law. Charting her course from big law into finance before transitioning into academia, Marta delivers insights about the skills lawyers must develop to thrive in today's world. Marta offers her perspective on how the profession is changing while making her case for the principles of practice that remain...

Dive into our latest Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers episode as we engage with Daren Firestone, name partner at Levy Firestone Muse. We explore his time in government, including service as a federal prosecutor and White House lawyer; his shift to private practice; and his fascinating practice representing whistleblowers, especially in the cryptocurrency space. We also discuss some of his more high-profile matters, including investigations into doping in Major League Baseball and the French...

Get ready for an engrossing episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers. We're thrilled to host acclaimed writer Mattathias Schwartz, the Chief National Security Correspondent for Insider, who is renowned for his cutting-edge investigations and in-depth journalism. Together we navigate an array of riveting topics, from ethics controversies at the Supreme Court to the trial of Donald Trump on charges of mishandling national-security documents. As a writer for Insider, Schwartz wrote a piece...

In our newest Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers: The Biglaw Lateral Market episode, we welcome Amy Mallow from Vertex Advisors LLC. Amy discusses her career journey from the courtroom to the classroom, followed by the world of consulting for legal professionals. Drawing on her varied experiences, Mallow shares her unique strategies and tools that have assisted attorneys in navigating their distinctive challenges. We explore her impactful tenure at Holland & Knight, emphasizing recruitment...

In our latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, we're thrilled to host Stefanie Marrone, a remarkable leader at the intersection of marketing and business development for legal professionals. Marrone discusses how she found her way into consulting, as she sheds light on the common marketing missteps law firms make while offering valuable advice on what firms can do to elevate their profiles and differentiate their brands in a competitive landscape. She shares transformative client...

In the latest installment of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts chat with Charles "Chuck" Curtis, legal industry veteran and the recent founder of CLCurtis31 Consulting. Chuck shares invaluable insight into the evolution of lateral partner hiring over the years, examining the complex factors propelling lateral moves while providing actionable advice to law firms seeking to obtain a competitive edge in this market. Chuck also forecasts potential trends and strategies for law firms....

In the latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts have an insightful conversation with Ed Wisneski, Hiring Partner at Rimon Law. Delving deep into the unique aspects of Rimon's platform, Ed identifies the characteristics that set his law firm apart from more conventional ones, explains what types of partners and practices thrive at Rimon, and outlines the firm’s future ambitions. In the popular "Moves of the Week" segment, our hosts break down the merger of Allen &...

In the latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts welcome Lateral Link Managing Director and Southeast market leader, Allie Fennell. They explore the dynamic growth of the legal market in the Southeast, focusing on recent Am Law expansions in Atlanta and Nashville. Allie shares insights on why the Southeast has shown resilience against layoffs compared to other regions and the role of diverse industries in shaping the legal landscape. The conversation delves into the topic...