Biglaw Book of Business

Nov 14 2018 27 mins 3

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Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for current and aspiring partners at leading law firms.

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James Grandolfo from Milbank Tweed - Episode 7

Nov 14 2018 32 mins

Jim Grandolfo leads the Hong Kong office of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, where he specializes in capital markets, M&A, and private equity transactions. Based out of Hong Kong since 2000, he intimately understands the Asia legal market. Jim shares unique insights into dealmaking across Asia and expert knowledge he has gained over the years. Biglaw Book of Business features v

Mario Leissner from King & Spalding - Episode 6

Nov 05 2018 39 mins

Mario Leissner is the founder and Managing Partner of the Frankfurt office of King & Spalding. Together Mario, Robert and David talk about the importance of firm culture and how it attracts talent, and what Mario has done to establish high standards (and rates). Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and

New Offices, New Frontiers - Episode 5

Aug 08 2018 28 mins

David and Robert discuss the considerations around launching a new office, the growing Asia legal market, and travel tips. Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discus

Robert Rabalais from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett - Episode 4

Jun 01 2018 31 mins

Special guest Robert René Rabalais, partner with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in Houston, speaks with Robert Kinney and David Lat about Simpson's entry into Houston, the Houston legal market in general, and business development for lawyers. Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at L

The Rapid Expansion of Kirkland & Ellis - Episode 3

May 02 2018 24 mins

Robert and David talk about the rapid expansion of Kirkland & Ellis and why Kirkland is thriving so much these days. They also address the London market and share career advice for partners that want to leave their firms on good terms. Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large

Winston & Strawn’s Impressive Expansion in Energy Law - Episode 2

Mar 08 2018 30 mins

David and Robert discuss Winston & Strawn’s aggressive and impressive strategy to build its energy-law practice; conduct a market snapshot for Northern California, both San Francisco and Silicon Valley; and offer advice to lawyers on saying no gracefully and keeping their options open. Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President

The Merger Between Andrews Kurth and Hunton & Williams - Episode 1

Mar 01 2018 33 mins

In this inaugural episode, David and Robert discuss lateral moves related to the merger between Andrews Kurth and Hunton & Williams; conduct a market snapshot of New York, the biggest Biglaw market; and offer advice to lawyers on negotiating lateral offers. Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David

Welcome to Biglaw Book of Business

Feb 28 2018 1 mins

Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for current and aspiring