Recruiting News

LegalWeek Magazine quotes Michael Lord

London-based LegalWeek magazine published a story examining the financial health of general counsel in the United States. The September 5th article said that in-house counsel are now under more pressure than ever to perform and are therefore being rewarded with more healthy pay packages than ever. Lord said: "In the past, people went in-house because it was a more comfortable environment where they did not necessarily have to bring in business." But, said Lord, “General counsel are now under as much pressure or more than law firm partners" and that various "factors [which] affect the bottom line will likely affect the compensation of the general counsel." The entire article can be viewed here. LegalWeek is the premier publisher of news and analysis for lawyers in the UK.

Lord Featured in New Book about Legal Recruiting

Michael Lord was selected as a contributing author for a newly released book on the legal recruiting industry. The Art & Science of Legal Recruiting is the latest in the "Inside the Minds" series written by executives and published by Aspatore Books. In his chapter "Knowing & Understanding Client Needs," Lord reveals three golden rules of recruiting: He focuses on sourcing and identifying appropriate candidates, screening out unsuitable candidates, and closing a deal. With contributions from 16 top legal recruiters, the 260-page volume offers first-hand insights into the current and future state of the profession, provides analysis of the competitive landscape and key trends, and practical advice on legal recruiting techniques.

Crain’s New York Business Quotes
Michael Lord in two recent editions

In the "At Deadline" column of the August 22nd edition of Crain’s New York Business, recruiter Michael Lord was interviewed about the break up of Coudert Brothers. Lord said: "Coudert has a terrific international presence, and a lot of firms are clamoring for that now." In another article appearing on Page 2 of the July 18th edition, Lord was quoted in a featured story about the growing trend of federal prosecutors leaving the US Attorneys office to fill lucrative jobs at private law firms.

About Michael Lord & Company

Michael Lord & Company, LLC is a legal recruiting firm with offices in Manhattan and Fairfield County, Connecticut. The company, a member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants, places associates and partners in law firms, corporations, and investment banks. Mr. Lord has lectured on attorney placement, has been quoted in publications regarding trends in legal hiring, and is active in several legal and business trade organizations. He is a graduate of Syracuse Law School (Law Review) and Emory University.

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