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Fostering Business Relationships That Drive Success
Strategic Legal Teams: Fostering Business Relationships That Drive Success Well-integrated in-house legal teams play a crucial role in shaping business strategy, offering insights that extend beyond risk mitigation. When legal is closely aligned with the broader organization, it operates proactively—helping drive key decisions. One of the most effective ways legal department leaders strengthen collaboration and…
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Crafting a Standout Resume
Resume Tips for Experienced Attorneys As an experienced attorney with years of legal expertise, your resume is more than a list of accomplishments—it’s your opportunity to showcase the depth of your experience, the evolution of your career, and your ability to contribute to the goals of the company or law firm to which you’re applying.…
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Effective Practices for Onboarding Flexible Legal Talent
How to Onboard Flexible Legal Talent: Tips for Legal Teams Flexible legal talent enables law firms and legal departments to scale efficiently, bringing in experienced attorneys when and where they’re needed. But how do you onboard them effectively? Onboarding flexible legal talent — whether interim counsel, a contract attorney, or a seconded lawyer — is…
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Legal Talent in the Age of AI
Legal Talent in the Age of AI: Evolving Strategies for Legal Departments Many legal teams have incorporated artificial intelligence (AI) technology into their operations. Whether the team is using ChatGPT to help draft emails or utilizing legal technology with added layers of AI functionality, most are navigating the early stages of understanding how best to…
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Attracting and Retaining Top-Tier Legal Talent
Attracting and Retaining Top-Tier Legal Talent As business demands continue to accelerate, legal departments are continually refining their approaches to attract and retain top-tier talent. As a leader, you know your organization and legal team best, and understand the unique culture, goals, and values that make them distinct. As attorneys’ priorities evolve, departments that adapt…
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Budget Strategies for Securing the Legal Talent You Need
Budget Strategies for Securing the Legal Talent You Need in 2025 As we approach 2025, legal department leaders are navigating a complex landscape of increasing regulatory demands, economic uncertainty, and evolving business objectives. This makes a well-considered approach to talent planning increasingly valuable. Budget planning offers an opportunity not just to secure headcount, but to…
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Interim Attorneys and the Power of Outside-In Thinking
Interim Attorneys with Varied Work Experiences Bring Outside-In Thinking to Legal Departments In-house legal departments are tasked with managing an ever-evolving range of responsibilities—from regulatory compliance to risk management and business strategy. To stay ahead, many legal department leaders are turning to interim or contract attorneys not just as a flexible staffing solution, but as…
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Future-Proof Your Legal Department: Preparing for Uncertain Times
Future-Proof Your Legal Department: Prepare for Uncertainty with Flexible Talent Every business faces periods of uncertainty. Predicting the future is hard and you can’t always foresee what’s on the horizon. Economic fluctuations, geopolitical tensions, elections, or the rapid advancement of AI—these factors (and more) can create significant operational challenges, making it difficult for your organization…
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10 Interview Tips for Aspiring General Counsel
For those who aspire to it, securing a general counsel (GC) role is a significant milestone in one’s career. The position requires not only legal expertise but also a keen understanding of business strategy, leadership, and organizational dynamics. We asked Jorge de la Osa and Susan Seah, both highly accomplished former GCs who are now part of Latitude’s…
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Enhance Your Firm’s Bidding Strategy with Flexible Talent
In law firm business development, a common challenge is crafting compelling, competitive bids without straining existing resources or budgets. Imagine your firm is poised to bid for a lucrative project, but you don’t have the necessary expertise on your current team to meet the client’s requirements. You could hire a full-time team member, but since…
