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Top legal recruiter, Baltimore director accused of ‘blackballing’ lawyer suing for race discrimination
A well-known legal recruiting firm and its Baltimore managing director have been accused in federal court of refusing to work with a Black female lawyer.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lawyers report higher confidence in economy in Q4 survey
Maryland lawyers reported higher confidence in the overall economy in the fourth quarter than they did earlier in the year, according to the latest Daily Record-MSBA Maryland Lawyers Confidence Survey.
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 […]
Lawyers Confidence Survey shows declining faith in the economy
Maryland attorneys feel less confident about the overall economy than they did in early 2019, according to the results of the latest Daily Record-MSBA Maryland Lawyers Confidence Survey. The third-quarter survey had 290 respondents, up from 258 in the second quarter but down from 354 in the first quarter of the year.
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 […]
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 […]
Randi Lewis: A happy lawyer is not an oxymoron
When I moved to Maryland from Los Angeles, my friend and real estate agent said to me, “The grass may be greener, but you still have to mow the lawn.” […]
Randi Lewis: Workplace communication tips for millennial lawyers
Although law firm leaders increasingly recognize the need to understand and improve the work experience for millennials, the youngest legal talents should understand and adjust to workplace etiquette.
