The People Of: Professional Services

🎄 Wishing You a Wonderful Holiday Season! 🎄 From all of us at The People Of: Professional Services, we'd like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. May this time be filled with happiness, rest, and special moments with your loved ones. Here's to a bright and successful year ahead! ✨ #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #ThePeopleOf #ProfessionalServices Nick Sankarsingh Freddie Stroud Max Bridge

Partner Pay Enters 'A Whole Different World' The landscape of partner pay in Big Law is undergoing a dramatic transformation. A recent shift highlights how compensation structures are becoming increasingly variable and performance-driven, with some firms moving away from traditional models to embrace more flexible and dynamic compensation plans. This evolution is reshaping the way partners are incentivized and rewarded for their contributions, blending elements of merit and firm profitability. As competition for top talent intensifies, firms are rethinking how to attract and retain high-performing partners—what was once a predictable pay structure is now entering a whole different world. How will this new approach impact the way we view career progression in Big Law? #BigLaw #PartnerPay #LegalIndustry #CompensationTrends

🌍 Paul, Weiss Sets a Strong Example for Diversity with New Partner Round Paul, Weiss is leading the charge in promoting diversity and inclusion within the legal industry, with a significant new partner round that highlights diverse talent at the top of their ranks. This move underscores the firm's commitment to fostering an environment where diverse voices are not only included but celebrated. With an emphasis on equity, opportunity, and mentorship, Paul, Weiss is setting an important example for other firms to follow in how to cultivate diverse leadership in Big Law. As we look ahead, how will the legal industry continue to embrace diversity at the highest levels of practice? #DiversityAndInclusion #BigLaw #LegalIndustry #Leadership

**End of Year Job Highlights** As the end of 2024 approaches, we wanted to share some of the key roles our expert recruiters are focused on until the end of the year. Our Head of Corporate, Freddie Stroud is currently working on the following roles: 1. Mergers & Acquisitions Associate - Boston, MA (Multiple Locations) - 4th-5th Year - Am100 Firm 2. Blockchain Associate - Multiple US Locations - 2nd-4th Year - Am100 Firm 3. Real Estate Counsel - Washington, D.C. (Multiple Locations) - 3+ Years - Am100 Firm Nick Sankarsingh, who leads our IP & Patent practice, is looking at these exciting opportunities: 1. IP Associate - Patent Prosecution - 1st-3rd Year - Chicago, IL(Multiple US Locations) - Am100 Firm 2. Patent Agent - Biochemistry - 2-4 Years Experience - Miami, FL (Fully Remote) - Am100 Firm 3. IP Litigation Associate - New York, New York - 4th-6th Year - Am100 Firm and our Head of Litigation & Tax, Max Bridge is looking at: 1. Bankruptcy/Creditors Rights Litigation Associate - Washington, D.C. - 1st-3rd Year - Boutique Litigation Firm 2. Transactional Tax Associate - New York - 3rd-5th Year - Am10 Law Firm 3. Counsel - Commercial Litigation (Securities) - New York - 7th Year + - Am100 Firm With the new year close upon us, Christmas is the perfect time to reflect on your current role and what is important to you. If your current role is not providing you the satisfaction you would like, please contact a member of our team, who would be happy to explore any of our open opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gCghk8s

Big Law Firms, Clients Battle Over Advance Conflict Waivers As the legal landscape evolves, the issue of advance conflict waivers is sparking heated debates between Big Law firms and their clients. On the one hand, firms strive to streamline operations across global practices; on the other, clients are concerned about safeguarding their confidentiality and loyalty. This tug-of-war highlights critical questions: How can firms maintain client trust while handling potential conflicts? Are current waiver practices enough to protect clients in complex legal matters? For litigators, in particular, this challenge underscores the importance of clear communication, proactive transparency, and well-drafted engagement letters. This debate reminds us that the legal profession is as much about relationships as it is about results. How do you see the balance evolving? #LegalEthics #Litigation #BigLaw #ConflictWaivers

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