We Help Orchestrate Brilliant and Rewarding Careers.
Your many hours of dedication and hard work have paid off, earning you the highest recognition of being named partner. That success, however, does not mean opportunities for further career growth and fulfillment have stopped. Having a trusted advisor with unique market access and deep insight into your local and the global legal market will serve you well now and into the future.
Major, Lindsey & Africa’s partner consultants help law firm partners like you get to where you want to go next in your legal career. They truly get to know the law firms and partners in their market, learning everything they can about their goals, challenges, wants and needs. With this deep understanding, our consultants guide you, offering unbiased advice and insights to help you change your life for the better.
Research
Generations of lateral partners have been consistent in identifying two factors as key reasons they left their prior firm and were attracted to their current firm: 1) how well the firm supports and helps elevate their practice and 2) culture. Explore the results of this year’s Lateral Partner Satisfaction Survey to see how these factors have influenced partners’ satisfaction with their moves.
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To prepare for discussions with potential merger partners, boutique law firms should first consider the challenges they hope to address with a merger and the qualities they prioritize in possible partner firms, say Howard Cohl and Ron Nye at Major, Lindsey & Africa.
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In-house clients want savvy law firm partners to help them intelligently navigate complex legal challenges; reduce external spend; and make smarter, more strategic business decisions. Firms must be proactive and develop dynamic capabilities that keep them ahead of the curve.
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For private equity, with its cutting edge use of new technology, having both a GC and a compliance officer protecting a firm can be a risk management difference maker.
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Mastering cross-cultural dynamics is essential for effective communication and collaboration in today’s globalized world. Olivia Seet shares her key takeaways from a recent webinar which include: adopting the Platinum Rule (treating others as they want to be treated), understanding working styles (direct vs. indirect communication), adapting feedback and leadership styles, building trust based on relationships, handling confrontation and scheduling differences, and leveraging storytelling and active listening.
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