The Ever-Shifting Legal Marketplace

Welcome to The MLA Minute, a biweekly newsletter highlighting our recruiters and search consultants and their insights into the current legal market.

In-House Insights

With the Federal Trade Commission’s rules on noncompete clauses currently in a state of flux, private equity managers have a golden opportunity to rethink their employee agreements. Allison Rosner offers some valuable insights on this topic with PE Hub. https://bit.ly/3ZkJBeR

Get ready for a year of dynamic leadership and boundless opportunities! The Year of the Dragon is all about power, strength, and good fortune. Prasanna Karunamoorthy reveals that in APAC, short-term roles are a strong way forward. The interim space is thriving in Singapore, unlocking exciting prospects for organizations and legal professionals. https://bit.ly/3T9CkuD

Listen in as Lina Guo interviews Alice Geene , CLO at Paycor . Alice discusses her career path, the importance of business acumen for GCs, and how she balances work with her passion for yoga. https://bit.ly/479fOb2

A Look at Law Firms

In the high-stakes world of Big Law, titles are more than just labels—they’re strategic powerhouses! Titles can boost client confidence, attract top talent, and enhance firm reputation. Check out Ru Bhatt ’s insightful thoughts on this with FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters . https://bit.ly/3MIdxtG

The hardest trial to lose is your first one. Law firm partner Marla Butler , current Thompson Hine LLP Executive Committee member and former Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Atlanta Office, opens up to Rebecca Glatzer about the challenges she faced after losing her first major case and how it became a pivotal moment in her career. https://bit.ly/3XjjceJ

Inside MLA

Join us in welcoming Angela Hart-Edwards, Esq. and James Rizzo to our Washington, D.C., Partner Practice Group. We're excited to see them apply their expertise to help law firms excel. https://bit.ly/47rs3jf

We are pleased to share that Kassem Lucas has joined our Partner Practice Group in Philadelphia! “Kassem was a natural fit for our Partner Practice Group,” said Carlos Pauling , Executive Director. “He has navigated law firm dynamics, mentored junior partners, and found his own success as a law firm partner—all of which makes him an ideal recruiter to help our clients and candidates reach their goals.” https://bit.ly/3Zl89UZ

Join us in welcoming Mauricio Gonzalez to our Partner Practice Group in Northern California! “Mauricio truly understands the challenges high-performing partners face and is ready to help them navigate the way forward,” said David Maurer , Executive Director. “With his extensive legal experience at elite firms in multiple geographies, he brings invaluable insights for partners at career crossroads, and we are excited to have him as a member of our team.” https://bit.ly/4edjNFx