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But Recruiters also play an essential role, especially when dealing with senior level hires.
Recruiters - please share some stories of your first hand experience handling partner movement/ PA level lawyers.
Have you come across some unique demands/ ego battles for which certain transfers went through/ didn’t happen?
Have you seen the negotiations up close that happen when a partner moves with/ without his/ her team.
How do some partners like to hire? Do they have a proclivity for a certain type of individuals/ background?
This year has seen an unusual number of movements, especially partner level exits to and from a firm. Spill the secrets! Share some insider scoop!
Pleas note: No names basis. Just seniority of partner/ lawyers and your insights.