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Retaining Associates Article with Shannan Rahman

I’m delighted to be featured in this new article from American Lawyer about Firms getting ready for First-Year Associates.

https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2020/08/25/as-big-firms-get-ready-for-first-year-associates-concerns-remain-over-training-retention/

 

New Year, New Job

Happy New Year, and cheers to the start of a new decade! Whether you’re definitely ready to make a move professionally or have just been considering testing the market, now is the perfect time to polish up your resume and connect with a recruiter here at The Partners Group. January and February are historically the … Read More ›

“Can’t hurt, might help.”

The number one piece of career advice I’ve received? “Can’t hurt, might help.”

“Can’t hurt, might help.” That’s what the partner I was working with said to me when I was a year or so into my big law career. The context? I can’t quite recall. But insert your situation of choice, and I promise you, … Read More ›

Everything is Bigger in Texas—Especially Your Paycheck

Have you been considering a lateral move? Has it not really passed your mind? Regardless of your answer, Texas is the place for you. Interested in a State that boasts no personal state income tax, affordable property, New York compensation, and the second-most Fortune 500 Headquarters? Texas is definitely the place for you. So put … Read More ›

What’s the Worst That Can Happen? Advice to Associates

Your email dings and you notice it is an individual presenting a lateral opportunity with vague details. You ignore it and potentially miss the opportunity of a lifetime because you are busy or not currently interested. As a legal recruiter, I keep in mind that an associate is extremely busy and understand that it can … Read More ›