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Maryland’s new ban on salary history questions
Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, all Maryland employers, regardless of size, will be prohibited from asking a job applicant to provide compensation history. At the end of the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly amended Maryland’s Equal Pay Act to prohibit questions about salary history as a means of addressing the gender pay gap. Maryland will […]
Summer associates in the time of COVID-19
Law firms in 2020 are reimagining their summer associate programs. The programs will be shorter and virtual. This poses unique challenges for law firms and students. We offer these tips to help law students navigate their 2020 summer associate experience. Orientation Orientation about the firm, nuances about the summer associate program and use of technology […]
Ace your video interview in these unprecedented times
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, while some businesses and law firms have rescheduled interviews, others are taking the opportunity to get ahead of the hiring curve by conducting their interviews by videoconference. I have been preparing lawyers over the past week for video interviews and thought I would share the tips in this column […]
Partners’ survey highlights importance of lateral integration
Hiring and retaining lateral partners is integral to the growth strategies of major law firms. Ensuring lateral partner engagement and satisfaction is essential for retention of these new additions. Partners exploring the market and law firms courting them can make better decisions by understanding the keys to why lateral partners change firms and how they […]
6 interview strategies for solo & small law firms
Hiring the right lawyers is a critical component of any law firm’s success. But developing an interview strategy to heighten the chances of successful hiring is even more important for solo and small practices because they have little room for error. Below are six strategies to help solo and small practitioners identify top performers. Define […]
Gender pay gap persists among Big Law partners
It’s 2019 — and the gender pay gap between male and female lawyers remains a hot topic. High-profile lawsuits alleging pay inequality continue to be filed in federal and state courts across the country. A 2018 partner compensation survey conducted by my employer, global attorney search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, in conjunction with legal […]
The power of paying it forward
If you are an established lawyer, you probably give back to your community by your involvement in civic, charitable and pro bono activities. How many times this year, however, did you “pay it forward” at the office by giving the gift of mentoring to a newer lawyer? If you recall back to when you were […]
