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Lateral recruitment remains a key element of law firms' hiring strategy, but what do firms need to know to ensure they're in the best position to succeed in that area? Greg Hamman and Julie Henson of Decipher Intel joined the show to discuss their report from earlier this year on lateral hiring trends and what the process does and should look like in 2025. They also delve into how AI is impacting hiring and where the technology is heading.
Published Apr 23, 2025
Making sure your firm's lateral integration process is solid can be a key way to win the battle for top talent. Craig Budner, Chief Strategic Growth Partner at K&L Gates, joins the program to talk about the lessons he's learned from managing lateral hires. From cross-selling to succession planning, the lateral integration process should play a role in your firm's innovation and growth. Plus, we talk a little "inside baseball" in honor of the World Series, which was happening during the episode's recording.
Published Dec 12, 2024
It’s not too often when we get a chance to hear from both ALA’s President, Amanda Koplos, CLM, CPA, and Executive Director, Eryn Carter, CAE, in the same room at the same time. In this episode, Amanda and Eryn take the opportunity to discuss how ALA is meeting the moment when it comes to hiring struggles in the legal industry. Gather some ideas about how to address some of the latest hiring trends and learn about the resources ALA provides to help you.
Published Nov 21, 2024
One of the best ways to make sure your firm can withstand economic headwinds is having enough cash on hand. But given the many things you have to spend money on, it can be hard to make sure reserves are plentiful. Business finance expert M.C. Laubscher joins the show to talk about the best ways to make your firm resilient during turbulent economic times and offers some creative ways to ensure positive cash flow and profitability.
Published Nov 13, 2024
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Innovative Computing Systems' Chief Operating Officer Eric Hoffmaster joins the program to discuss how creating layers to your organization's cybersecurity is one of the most effective ways to prevent an attack. Plus, he explains which layers may be necessary to qualify for cyber insurance and how bad actors are using AI to make their attacks even more complex.
Published Oct 1, 2024
Amid the current political and social climate, several organizations have begun to roll back their diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) programs. Ann Thomas, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Stinson LLP, joins the program to discuss the state of DEIA today, how firms of different sizes should approach their DEIA initiatives, and how clients are still looking for their firms to show progress on diversity and inclusion.
Published Aug 28, 2024
When the Middle Tennessee Chapter lost one of their own to suicide, chapter members worked through their grief by taking action and forming a Mental Health Task Force. In this episode, task force members Teresa J. Walker, CLM, and Dana L. Holsomback, CLM, share what they’ve learned, issue a call to action for other ALA chapters and remember their friend Jennie and their #LovedJennie movement.
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Published Aug 8, 2024