Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers

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Welcome to "Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers," the must-listen, Lateral Link podcast for legal professionals seeking a deep dive into the Biglaw lateral market. Join renowned legal journalist David Lat and Lateral Link Principal Zach Sandberg as they dissect the most significant lateral partner moves, discuss current trends in the legal industry, and provide invaluable insights into the ever-evolving ecosystem of the world's largest law firms. Featuring exclusive interviews with prominent Biglaw lawyers, General Counsels, and CEOs, "Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers" offers unique perspectives on the industry. With engaging conversations and expert analysis, "Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers" is your ultimate resource to stay ahead of the curve in the fast-paced and competitive world of Biglaw. Subscribe now and equip yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the complex legal landscape with confidence.

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Episode 65: David Lat and Zach Sandberg Dissect the 2023 Am Law 200 Law Firm Rankings

May 10 2024 28 mins

This week, on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts David Lat and Zach Sandberg do a deep dive on the most recent set of the American Lawyer's famed law firm rankings—both the Am Law 100 ranking, which came out last month, and the Second Hundred ranking, which was just released. Who is moving up in the world? Are there firms struggling? What factors are driving the success of t

Episode 64: Melissa Saleh, Co-Founder of FairPlay AI on Career Throughlines, Storytelling, and Disrupting an Industry

Apr 25 2024 37 mins

This week, on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts speak with Melissa Saleh, whose start-up, FairPlay AI, is introducing AI-powered models that increase fairness and profits for lenders. Melissa and David go back twenty years to the early days of blogging when Melissa shook up the legal industry with her controversial blog, Opinionistas. Melissa would leave the practice of law t

Episode 63: Katherine Allen, CEO and Co-Founder of Flo Recruit on Innovating Firm Recruitment

Apr 11 2024 29 mins

This week on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, we sit down with Katherine Allen, CEO and Co-Founder of Flo Recruit, a company making waves in the way both law schools and law firms orchestrate their recruitment processes. Katherine tells us the story of how she started innovating in the legal industry before graduating from college. We then discuss how the company strives to tackle som

Episode 62 - Colin Levy, Evangelist and Director of Legal at Malbek on Legal Tech

Mar 29 2024 28 mins

In this episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, we tackle all things legal technology with Colin Levy, a thought leader in the field. In his current role as Evangelist and Director of Legal at Malbek, Colin acts as a luminary for those not yet accustomed to rapidly-evolving technology and the increasingly important role it plays in attorneys’ lives. Join us for this wide-ranging

Episode 61 - Pierre Gentin, Chief Legal Officer at McKinsey & Co, on Passion and Professionalism

Mar 14 2024 38 mins

In this episode, we have a deep, thoughtful conversation with Pierre Gentin, McKinsey's Chief Legal Officer and the first non-consultant elected a senior partner in the firm's almost 100-year history. Pierre defines the elements of excellence to which attorneys can aspire while waxing philosophical about how people can find meaning in their work. As Pierre so eloquently puts it, "T

Episode 60: Breaking Barriers - Husch Blackwell's Emily Logan Stedman on Navigating Partnership, Mental Health Advocacy, and Female Leadership in Law

Feb 14 2024 31 mins

Join David Lat and Zach Sandberg on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers as they chat with Emily Logan Stedman, newly appointed partner at Husch Blackwell and advocate for lawyer well-being. Emily shares her journey to partnership, her commitment to mental health in the legal community, and how she balances leadership with personal well-being. She discusses the evolving role of women in la

Episode 59: Exploring Finance and Mentorship - A Conversation with DLA Piper's Matt Schwartz

Feb 01 2024 34 mins

Join David Lat and Zach Sandberg on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers as they chat with Matt Schwartz, Practice Group Leader and Chair of the US Finance Group at DLA Piper. Matt shares his journey from starting at DLA Piper to running finance transactions to leading the US practice group. He also talks about the evolution and current state of the finance industry, as well as what he exp

Episode 58: Kannon Shanmugam, Paul, Weiss Partner - Mastering Supreme Court Advocacy & Pioneering Leadership

Jan 16 2024 39 mins

Join us on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, where hosts David Lat and Zach Sandberg sit down with Kannon Shanmugam, one of the nation's preeminent Supreme Court advocates. A partner at Paul, Weiss, Kannon serves as chair of the firm's Supreme Court and appellate practice, chair of the D.C. office, and co-chair of litigation. On the podcast, he discusses how his study of the classics w

Episode 57: Lateral Link Principal, Summer Eberhard on Shaping Legal Careers: Insights into Recruiting, Diversity, and Industry Trends

Jan 05 2024 34 mins

In this episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, join us as we chat with Summer Eberhard, a Principal in our California and Seattle offices. Summer shares her journey from attorney to legal recruiter and delves into the recruiting scene across California and Seattle, highlighting the changing landscape of the legal industry over the last decade and current market trends. She also d

Episode 56: From Mathematics to Legal Mastery: Gene Phillips on Litigation Finance and Growing Law Firms

Dec 21 2023 36 mins

In this Movers, Shakers, and Rainmakers episode, David Lat and Zach Sandberg engage in an insightful discussion with Gene Phillips, founder of Lexangle, a leading legal-consulting firm. Gene describes his interesting journey from mathematics to finance to litigation finance to legal consulting. The conversation then delves into the rise of litigation boutiques, current trends in li