Legal Consulting

Legal Consulting

Nothing is more challenging for law firms as bringing in top talent at the partner level. Recent surveys conducted by the Citi Private Law Firm Group and American Lawyer Media indicate that a large number of managing partners question the overall efficacy of such efforts.

The McCormick Group has developed a consulting program to provide clients the framework to change the game with regard to their lateral partner hiring strategy. The McCormick Group provides a suite of services designed to help firms establish or fine-tune their lateral partner recruiting program so that long-term success can be achieved. Some of those include:

Lateral Recruiting Audit

The McCormick Group helps law firms review their lateral partner recruiting program, looking at success rates from a variety of perspectives (e.g., practice area, office, type of hire, diversity and gender), but also focusing on the opportunities that may have been missed.

Market Perception Surveys

Using our broad and deep connections in the legal industry, The McCormick Group has conducted surveys to determine the perception of firms in the market. We use a unique survey methodology so that the firm’s identity remains confidential.

Case Development

The McCormick Group works with firms to develop the most compelling case for potential laterals in specific practices and provides help in crafting responses to probable questions and concerns.

Practice Area and Industry Analysis

Utilizing a comprehensive competitive analysis of particular practice areas or industry groups, The McCormick Group determines those that best fit the current practice strengths and client base of the firm and those that have the greatest potential for recruiting success.

Merger Planning

The McCormick Group advises firms on whether to consider a merger with another firm, and uses its unparalleled knowledge of the market to select and qualify options.

Process Management

The McCormick Group works with firms to ensure that their processes are directed at attracting the best candidates for their strategic growth objectives. We partner with the firm’s management, office and practice group leadership, and recruiting departments to develop and maintain an effective partner hiring process. Specific assignments include providing best practices on the assessment and due diligence of candidates.

Search Firm Engagement

The McCormick Group advises firms on their relationships with outside search and agency professionals to enhance the potential for referrals. The McCormick Group assists firms in evaluating the range of services available, helps to develop materials to best position the firm, and strategizes approaches to effectively engage specific firms or the industry more broadly.

Lateral Partner Integration

The McCormick Group works with firms to craft an onboarding and integration program that capitalizes on the potential of the new partner’s relationships and expertise and helps guarantee a successful lateral hire.