We denounce racism and violence. We stand on the values of mutuality and inclusion. The killing of George Floyd was reprehensible and the violence disheartening. As a company we have always denounced racism and violence of any sort. Our commitment at HCMC Legal remains the same: we are committed to diversity and the safety…
5 Tips for Making the Best Impression In Your Next Phone Interview Historically, prospective employers have reserved the phone interview for candidates who are relocating, where the interviewer is located in a different location or as a “last resort” format in interviewing candidates. In more recent weeks, with the Covid-19 crisis, this method has come into favor as an initial step in the recruiting process to avoid delay while still “flattening the curve.” By no…
Virtually Perfect: Top Tips for Video Conferencing in the Age of Covid-19 With Covid-19 now in our midst, many firms and companies are facing new challenges to continue to provide safe working environments for their employees and prospective lateral candidates. Due to these circumstances, remote work and meetings are quickly becoming the new normal. In the recruiting…
Latest Response to the COVID-19 Crisis HCMC Legal places the well-being of our employees and clients at the center of our response to the COVID-19 crisis. Currently we plan to remain open for business at all HCMC Legal facilities – including all Hire Counsel Review Centers – while continuing to monitor and respond to the…
Interviewing in the time of COVID-19 In these uncertain times, with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) being a national and global issue, things are changing by the minute. Since news recently broke break that the first known Big Law partner contracted the illness in the United States, questions around remote business have become more pressing. Individuals and…
Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis At HCMC Legal our highest priority is to keep our employees safe while continuing to serve our clients during the COVID-19 crisis. Our leadership and business continuity teams have been meeting daily to assess risks and create mitigation plans as developments arise. We have been monitoring reports and status updates…
HOW WILL A MERGER IMPACT YOUR CAREER? 2019 was a significant year for law firm mergers. Pepper Hamilton and Troutman Sanders, Faegre Baker Daniels and Drinker Biddle, and Lathrop & Gage’s combination with Gray Plant Mooty were a few notable ones of many. We will likely see many more combinations take place in the coming…
You Can’t Always Get What You Want: Four Tips When Searching for Your Dream Job As the Rolling Stones pointed out in their infinite wisdom, “if you try sometimes, well, you might find you get what you need.” As a legal recruiter, it’s my privilege, and my job, to help lawyers who are considering making…
Mestel & Company Advises on the Combination of the Law Offices of Carl Shusterman with Clark Hill, Expanding Clark Hill’s Immigration Capability in Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA, January 29, 2020 – Clark Hill announced the combination of the Law Offices of Carl Shusterman with AmLaw 200 firm Clark Hill PLC, effective January 27, 2020.…