Chambers Associate Podcast

With alternative legal providers, rapid technological evolution and AI at the tips of everyone’s tongues, suffice to say that the legal world is evolving faster than ever. How, then, do you train the next generation of global lawyers? Well, White & Case’s new Momentum program might have the answer. In this episode, Chambers Associate’s Taiwo Oshodi is joined by White & Case partner, Dr Kat...

In this episode, Chambers' Jennine Quiles sits down with Elsberg Baker Maruri's Rollo C. Baker to discuss the origins of the firm, life as a founding partner, and all things associate recruitment. Tune in to hear from one of the founding partners of one of New York's newest commercial litigation outfits - and to find out what Rollo's go-to karaoke song is.

Always a hot topic, but one that’s on the tip of everyone’s tongues nowadays is the subject of lateral movement in the legal market. Opportunities are abound from East to West coast, and BigLaw to boutique firms, but figuring out where, when, and how to prepare for that leap can be a tricky decision to make. Thankfully, associates don't have to navigate this alone - legal recruiters are at han...

In this Chambers Associate special, Senior Research Analyst Emily Dunham and Data Lead Chelsey Stanborough take us through what the results of our associate survey tell us about the experience of associates on the East and West coasts of the US. Here at Chambers Associate, we’ve been collecting survey data on BigLaw associate experiences for around ten years. We ask associates for their opinions o...

Mergers seem to be all the rage in the market right now, and as exciting as this can be, there's often a knock-on effect on associates. What you thought was one firm can quickly transform into another when two firms try to blend their practices, culture, and ways of working. In this episode, Chambers Associate's Sose Ebodaghe is joined by Alicia Vargas, founder of Vine Attorney Search, to break do...

For part two of our series with Haistack.ai, Chambers Associate’s Taiwo Oshodi is joined by CTO Mike Heise and managing director Jason Rindenau to dig deeper into how Haistack – an AI platform focused on legal recruiting – works to optimise the recruitment process for law firms. We also look into how associates can better utilise their online presence to improve their chances of being matched for...

Lateral movement has been a hot topic in the legal market since the dawn of time: where to go, when to go, who to go to. Working with a recruiter is a good place to start for associates who are looking to make a move, but it's not always cut and dry once they decide where they want to go. Many associates, especially juniors, are unaware that upon receiving their coveted offer, there is room for fl...

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is of extreme importance to those choosing where they want to practice. As such, you'll find an increased focus on diversity in law firm recruitment and retention, with DE&I becoming pivotal to firm strategies across the US and abroad. Nowadays though, associates are looking more than ever at how firms are using their positions to take a stance on mat...

It's no secret that the recruitment process takes time. Prior to lengthy interview processes, recruiters often have to deal with weeks of seeking out candidates and matching them up with roles that are appropriate for their skillset. In the digital age of AI and automation, surely there's a way to lighten the load... In this episode, Chambers Associate's Amy Howe is joined by Haistack.ai CTO Mike...

There are many bugbears that come with making a career move. Close to the top of the list is the sheer amount of time spent mulling over applications and filling out forms. Law firm partners know this more than most. Lateral partner moves, more often than not, involve filling out the dreaded Lateral Partner Questionnaire (LPQ) - a form which differs between firms. Sure, an hour spent filling out o...

Career moves are stressful and involve a lot of reflection to uncover what it really is that you want from your next step. A life-long career in BigLaw isn’t for everyone, and we’re seeing more and more associates move in-house. But how do you know if that’s the right move for you? What does an in-house career even look like? We spoke to Sarah Beck and Ankana Chatterjee, seasoned legal recruiters...

Changing jobs is stressful. Working with a legal recruiter can help, but how can you tell if a recruiter has your best interests at heart? How do you know that they’re steering you to the opportunities that are right for you rather than the ones that are right for them and their business? Before choosing a recruiter, seasoned recruiter Valerie Fontaine says there are seven questions every attorney...

For part two of our DE&I series with Paul Hastings, Research and Content Associate Nikolai Viedge caught up with four attorneys from the firm to discuss intersectionality through the lens of ethnicity. Part one, which focused on gender, can be found here . This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Planning your next career move can be a daunting prospect. To help make the process easier and navigate the beast that is the legal market, many associates will turn to a recruiter. But when should you approach a recruiter? Which ones have your best interests at heart? And how long will the process take? We answer all these questions and more in an interview with Mitch Satalof, seasoned legal recr...

Three partners from White & Case - Arlene Hahn, Claudine Columbres and Angela Daker - spoke with us about the firm's Candid Conversations initiative. It was designed to create a psychologically safe space for conversations on a whole range of topics to take place within. The initiative has had a significant positive impact at the firm and beyond. Here we find out how it came about and what has...

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week we interview the Yale Law students who compled the research for the report that sent shivers down the spine of the global legal elite. The report ranked law firms by the negative and positive climate impact of their clients. We learn from the LSCA team that students want better accountability in the legal profession for climate impact: finding a lack of information on this topic when sho...

Following on from The Seven Personality Traits of Lawyers , Dr Larry Richard joins us again to explain how the lawyer personality copes with the uncertainties of Covid-19, and what lawyers can do to look after their mental wellbeing during the pandemic. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Aria Branch is a partner in Perkins Coie’s political law practice. Aria’s practice combines advisory work on the likes of campaign finance and ethics issues as well as litigation on voting rights and redistricting matters. Aria has advised Democratic senate and presidential candidates on their campaigns, while her litigation work has seen her navigate issues such as nomination processes, racial ge...

In this final episode, Tom Evans – a partner in Latham’s London office and chair of the firm’s Training & Career Enhancement (TACE) Committee – and Kamilah Alexander – an associate in Latham’s San Diego office and member of the firm’s Diversity Leadership Committee – reflect on their definitions and experiences of allyship. Topics discussed: How allyship by its very nature is an intentional ac...

What sets lawyers apart? Dr Larry Richard – the leading expert in lawyer psychology – has spent over 25 years finding answers to this question. In the data he’s gathered from thousands of lawyers, he’s found the same story: there are seven personality traits that lawyers consistently exhibit significantly more or less than members of the general public. Chamber Associate deputy editor Leah Henders...

In this episode, Julia Thompson, partner and former global co-chair of Latham's Asian & Middle Eastern Lawyers Group, and Andrew Clark, associate and global co-chair of Latham's LGBTQ Lawyers Group, discuss their top five tips for being an effective ally. The Top Five Tips Discussed: Lift People Up Creative Problem-Solving Requires Inclusive and Diverse Teams Help Make Society and the World Ar...