Biglaw Book Of Business

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 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.   Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@a

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 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.   Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@abovethelaw.com Email Robert at robert@kinneyrecruiting.com https://www.kslaw.com/people/M

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 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. Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@abovethelaw.com Email Robert at robert@kinneyrecruiting.com Episode Highlights 1st Topic: 12 attorneys leaving Reed Smith to start a Philadelphia office for Holland & Knight - 1:37 Starting a new office for a different firm - 1:59

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 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.   Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@abovethelaw.com Email Robert at robert@kinneyrecruiting.com   Episode Highlights Simpson & Thacher’s growth

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 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.   Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@abovethelaw.com Email Robert at robert@kinneyrecruiting.com   Episode Highlights Why Kirkland is thriving so much t

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 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.   Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@abovethelaw.com Email Robert at robert@kinneyrecruiting.com   Epi

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 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. Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@abovethelaw.com Email Robert at robert@kinneyrecruiting.com   Episode Highlights Advantages to A

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. Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@abovethelaw.com Email Robert at robert@kinneyrecruiting.com