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Get to know VOYlegal Director, Darla Woodring! As a proud Howard University School of Law alum and Philadelphia native, Darla specializes in partner and associate legal placements with Am Law 100 and mid-side firms in Pennsylvania. Click to learn more about her personal journey and professional insights in our latest blog post. #VOYLegal #LegalRecruitment #CareerAdvice #MeetVOYLegal https://lnkd.in/gQHHBCqW

Over the last several years, large law firms have been flocking to Miami like New Yorkers in the winter. But the market poses a unique set of challenges to out-of-state firms, including a more limited talent pool and differing rate expectations. VOY Partner Dareth Finn spoke to Reuters about Miami's evolving law firm landscape.

When law firms engage recruiters to assist with partner searches, it's important to have a free flow of information, aligned expectations, and clearly defined processes. In short, for the best results when working with recruiters, help us help you. VOY Senior Director J.B. Pullias shares advice on how firms can most effectively partner with recruiters on partner searches. 

Interviewing skills play a crucial role in the lateral process. A poor interview can derail an otherwise strong application and a great interview can help overcome certain deficiencies in experience. VOY Director Alex Miller, Esq. shares tips for acing the interview process in our latest blog post. 

"Everything is negotiable" is advice that often gets thrown around in a job search. But good recruiters will tell you that this isn't always the best approach once you have an offer in hand. VOY Senior Director Leeron Molloy shares some best practices for navigating a negotiation in this blog post.

Emerging legal markets like Miami, Nashville, and Denver continue to attract firms looking to expand their geographic footprints. These up-and-coming markets are particularly appealing to midsized firms looking to expand existing expertise, add new practice areas, and access largely untapped talent pools. Isabel DuPree recently spoke to Law360 about how midsized firms can make a statement by moving into secondary markets.

It seems logical to assume that you don't need to bother exploring the market if you're not actively looking for a new job. But in reality, this can be exactly the right time to consider new opportunities. VOY Director Nima Kamali explains why exploring the market when you don't really need to enables you to approach a move from a position of strength. 

Mandatory retirement policies have long been a staple in the legal industry. Yet, as career and life expectancies evolve, so too does the concept of retirement, with many lawyers at the top of their game well beyond the standard retirement age of 65. This shift begs the question: Is it time for law firms to rethink their mandatory retirement policies for partners? In a recent Law.com article, Christina M. Padien, Esq. discusses how firms could take a more nuanced approach to retirement policies. 

The allure of transitioning from a law firm to an in-house counsel role is compelling for many associates--often because of the idea that in-house roles provide a better work-life balance. But associates frequently harbor unrealistic beliefs about what it’s like to work in-house and what these roles really entail. VOY Director Amber Ford, Esq. discusses the nuances of moving from law firms to corporations and how to assess whether going in-house is the right move. 

The lateral hiring boom of 2021 and 2022 was a golden era for associates: six-figure bonuses, practice switches, and opportunities to be fully remote. As the economy has stabilized, the lateral market has recalibrated as well--but many associates carry misconceptions that the hiring practices of a couple years ago are now the new normal. VOY Director Regina Rousseau explains why it's important for candidates to really listen to the market and how associates can readjust their expectations for making a lateral move.