International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Whilst …
As the 2018 January numbers and targets rolled out, I spoke with several mid-level associates who either have not met target or have come to realize …
To be successful over time, law firms must adapt to not only the needs of their clients, but also the environment and situations they find themselves …
As in-house legal recruitment specialists, we at The Counsel Network constantly receive inquiries from in-house counsel of all levels and human resources professionals seeking ‘real time’ advice …
There’s a great story about Bill Gates and Warren Buffett’s first meeting; Mr. Gates’ mother (the host of the dinner) asked both men what, in a single …
Although it is 2018 and human rights, certainly in Canada, have come a long way, there is still a lot of room for growth and improvement with …
The New Year is a popular time to take stock and determine whether this is the year to make a career change. Early in the year, our …
Over the past few months, the #MeToo movement has claimed the reputations of many iconic personalities and brands. The downfall of seemingly untouchable public figures, from Harvey …
There is a common perception in practice that once a lawyer goes in-house, they never return to private practice. Better work-life balance, a more invested relationship with …
We live in a time where the legal job market is more competitive than ever. While job search tools have advanced to help with the process of …
Loyalty within the legal profession is both an underrated and overrated value. At one end, it is underrated in that legal recruiters and employers really do value …
I always say to my candidates, the interview isn’t just for the interviewer, it’s also for the interviewee. The interview is a great opportunity to learn more …
As part of our full cycle legal recruiting services, we make it a habit to keep in touch with placed candidates on a regular basis after they’ve …
As a legal recruitment consultant, I often meet high-profile candidates with seemingly bright futures at their current organizations that are still looking to move. When asked why …
As a young lawyer or law student, volunteering your time outside of work or school was about padding out your resume with extracurricular activities. A history of …
I had the privilege of presenting at the 2017 RODA-OBA Diversity Conference in Toronto. It was humbling and fascinating to listen to the other speakers present. The …
Apart from mandatory annual goal-setting sessions in larger corporate and private practice environments, few lawyers take the time to set personal goals. After all, by simply …
You earn a decent living as a practicing lawyer, perhaps you just made partner or closed a big deal, and you live comfortably and can afford …
As a legal recruitment consultant, I often meet with law students and law firm partners alike who feel they have no sense of direction or purpose in …
We have all become accustomed to hearing reasons lawyers want to leave private practice for an in-house position, but what are some of the challenges of becoming …
On the heels of another successful Women in Law Leadership (WILL) Awards dinner, we are reminded of how far women have come in the legal profession. Yet, …
Over the past decade, technology and the use of social media has been incorporated into almost every business or organization’s marketing strategies. It’s a way to highlight …
Whether you are a junior or senior partner, income or equity, examining your career and practice options is critical to perform on a regular basis. Legal recruitment …
Too often, exit interviews are a forgotten piece of human resources. When an employee resigns, recruiting to replace for their role and ensuring handover often take …
For most Canadian law firms, managing partners rarely hold true executive powers, instead, they rely on the ability to form consensus through personal relationships, all the while …
There has been much discussion in the legal market recently regarding unconscious bias. Of course, we are all operating under the assumption that no one is consciously …
Employers, have you ever felt that sense of accomplishment and triumph that comes when you know you’ve hired star employees? They are smart, positive, motivated, and love …
As Managing Partner of a specialist legal recruitment firm, I’ve worked with lawyers in every stage of their careers. No matter your level of experience or seniority, …
Coaching is often an underutilized yet powerful collaborative leadership tool that can be used to inspire your team. Coaching, however, is often confused with advising or instructing, …
On average, it takes a recruiter about six seconds to determine if a candidate makes the initial cut for a role. As a legal recruiting services firm, we know competition is fierce, especially in this market, so you want …