Lateral hiring on the rise, focus on strengthening practice areas to drive long-term growth
, /PRNewswire/ — Leopard Solutions, the premier provider of legal business intelligence and analytics, today published the results of its inaugural 2024 Lateral Partner Hiring Survey conducted in partnership with Wisnik Career Enterprises. This survey, which captures responses from nearly 100 legal industry professionals specializing in talent acquisition and recruitment, underscores the transformative impact of lateral hiring on law firm growth and strategy.
The survey data reveals an evolving landscape where proactive strategies, diversity initiatives, and operational refinements are pivotal. These insights illuminate how firms are navigating the complex dynamics of lateral hiring to drive growth and maintain competitiveness. Firms are increasingly prioritizing proactive recruitment strategies, with 69% of respondents focusing on identifying and sourcing lateral candidates. This aligns closely with the emphasis on strategic planning, noted by 64%, which highlights the importance of integrating lateral hires with long-term organizational …