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We're excited to showcase a new job of the week in the latest edition of Original Jurisdiction: An opportunity for L&E Associates in Atlanta! Lateral Link is working with an Am Law 60 firm that's looking to add a mid-senior associate to its Chambers-ranked Labor & Employment group in Atlanta. This role offers a well-rounded, high-level practice that blends litigation with counseling and transactional work. The team's matters include: 🔹 Restrictive covenant disputes 🔹 Employment litigation 🔹 Negotiating and drafting executive employment agreements 🔹 Employment issues in corporate transactions Who they're looking for: Ideally, a 4th–8th year associate with experience across L&E litigation, counseling, and transactional matters, strong academic credentials, and a background at a top law firm. That said, the partners are open to strong employment litigators who want to broaden their practice, since the counseling and transactional side can be learned on the job. Location: Atlanta-based candidates are welcome, as are attorneys considering a move from New York or other major markets. Interested? Send your résumé and law school transcript to Marion Wilson, Esq. at mwilson@laterallink.com. https://okt.to/AsDMdf

🔍 What makes for a Strong Lateral Partner Candidate? We're excited to share a new Chambers feature: "What Law Firms Look For in Partner Candidates," featuring insights from Lateral Link recruiters Ata Farhadi, J'lene Mortimer, Gloria Sandrino, and Susan G. Agopian. Drawing on years of experience guiding attorneys through the partnership track, our team breaks down what firms are actually evaluating — beyond just billable hours and book of business. From leadership presence to practice portability, this piece offers a candid look at the qualities that set successful partner candidates apart. Whether you're mapping out your path to partnership or advising others on theirs, this is a must-read. 📖 Read the full article: https://okt.to/YEIS2e

Lateral Link was honored to serve as a sponsor of the Harvard Law School Celebration of Latino Alumni, an event bringing together generations of alumni, students, and leaders in the legal profession to celebrate community, mentorship, and the many paths a Harvard Law education can open. Representing Lateral Link at the celebration was Managing Principal and Harvard Law School Alumna Gloria Sandrino, whose own career has spanned BigLaw, legal academia, and now partner recruiting. The weekend featured fireside chats with Harvard Law School Dean John C. P. Goldberg; U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro of Texas's 20th Congressional District; and Loretta Lynch, partner at Paul, Weiss and former U.S. Attorney General — alongside panels and conversations that connected alumni with the next generation of Latino lawyers and leaders. "I am leaving the Harvard Law School Celebration of Latino Alumni with tremendous gratitude — for the opportunity to work alongside so many extraordinary alumni, reconnect with dear friends, and engage with the next generation of Latino lawyers and leaders," said Gloria. "As an alumna whose career has taken me from BigLaw to legal academia to partner recruiting, I deeply value opportunities to learn from people whose experiences reflect the many paths a legal education can open. This celebration was a wonderful reminder that our connection to Harvard Law School extends far beyond our time on campus — and that we each have something to contribute to those who follow." At Lateral Link, we're proud to support events like this one that strengthen the legal community and invest in the leaders of tomorrow. Congratulations to the organizers, speakers, and students who made this celebration so meaningful.

Lateral Link is thrilled to sponsor a new opportunity for real estate associates in Houston in the newest edition of Original Jurisdiction. Lateral Link is partnering with a top-tier Am Law firm in Houston to find a mid-to-senior-level Real Estate Associate to join their thriving practice. Real estate isn't just a practice group here — it's a core pillar of the firm. This nationally recognized, Chambers-ranked team handles sophisticated deals across a wide range of asset classes, and they're also breaking new ground in fast-growing sectors like data centers, energy infrastructure, and sports facilities. ✅ Work directly with respected partners known for genuine mentorship ✅ Real client interaction and real responsibility from day one ✅ Complex transactional work for institutional investors, developers, and lenders What we're looking for: Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, and loan documents — including acquisition, construction, mezzanine, and refinancing deals. Curious? Email Wendy Boone Jaikaran at wendyboone@laterallink.com https://okt.to/tMuFiz

Washington, DC: the most saturated — and still most sought-after — legal market in the country. Our latest market deep dive breaks down what's really driving the DC legal landscape in 2026: 📊 84% of the Am Law 200 now maintain a DC office — the highest concentration of any US market 📈 5.7% partner turnover in 2023, the highest of any Tier 1 market, with DC firms adding partners at a pace second only to New York 🏛️ Regulatory, investigations, and compliance work — not M&A or finance — are the largest practice areas, a direct reflection of DC's role as the seat of the federal government 🔄 Continued consolidation, from Hogan Lovells/Cadwalader to Troutman Pepper/Locke Lord to Ashurst/Perkins Coie 💼 691 open DC attorney roles currently tracked on our platform, heavily concentrated in regulatory, M&A, and compliance Despite being the most competitive legal market by concentration, DC shows no signs of slowing down — for firms expanding their footprint or attorneys considering a lateral move. Read the full market analysis: https://okt.to/4WnwNH

Lateral Link is excited to sponsor a new Job of the Week in this week's edition of Original Jurisdiction - an opportunity for real estate attorneys in Chicago! Lateral Link is partnering with an AmLaw 100 firm in Chicago to find a real estate attorney (4+ years) to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background representing corporations, private equity firms, developers, and family offices on complex real estate matters. The role covers acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development, and leasing across commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties. Experience with joint ventures, or advising on the real estate side of M&A and capital markets deals, is a plus. This hybrid position offers top-of-market compensation, direct client access, deep resources, and the chance to work on sophisticated, high-profile deals in a flexible, collaborative environment. Interested? Reach out to Zain Atassi at zatassi@laterallink.com to learn more. https://okt.to/sirEcQ

Twenty-five years ago today, we lost nearly 3,000 lives in an act of terror that changed our nation forever. Today, we pause to remember the victims, honor the first responders and everyday heroes who ran toward danger, and hold their families in our hearts. We also remember the extraordinary unity that emerged in the days that followed — a reminder of who we can be for one another in our hardest moments. At Lateral Link, we stand with our colleagues, clients, and communities in remembrance. Never forget. 🇺🇸

New York is still the largest legal market in the country. It's also, by the numbers, the most competitive. New York drove more Am Law 200 partner hiring than any other market over the past two years, but 77.5% of those moves went to firms not headquartered here. And despite all that hiring, average NYC attorney comp still trails San Francisco, DC, and LA. Translation: the firms growing fastest in New York aren't the ones that built it. If you're practicing here, it's a good time to know your options — even if you're not looking. At Lateral Link, we help attorneys make sense of moments like this. Reach out to talk through what the data means for your practice. Read our full New York market report here: https://okt.to/i8e4tZ #BigLaw #LegalRecruiting #NewYorkLaw