The technology revolution that helped more aggressive firms expand beyond historic geographies has paralleled the increasing commoditization, or fungibility, of legal services, especially over the past two decades. This parallelism is a reflection of a dynamic cause and effect, for at the heart of commoditization of legal services are the two highly interrelated factors of information technology: speed and accessibility.
How Boston Became a Beacon on the Hill to Big Law As Boston undergoes a renaissance, law firms are being drawn to its shores, ready to capitalize on a booming market. By Meghan Tribe | Published by The American Lawyer | March 30, 2018 at 04:00 PM The Boston skyline from the Seaport Boulevard bridge. Two hundred…
Mestel & Company Places Financial Services Partner Susan Gault-Brown at Morrison & Foerster LLP Susan Gault-Brown joins as Financial Services Partner at firm’s Washington, D.C. office WASHINGTON, DC – March 21, 2018 – Mestel & Company, a national leader in legal recruitment and strategic consulting founded in 1987, announces the placement of Susan Gault-Brown as…
Mestel & Company Places Litigation Shareholder Steven D. Di Saia at Buchalter Steven D. Di Saia joins as a Litigation Shareholder at firm’s Los Angeles office LOS ANGELES, CA – January 30, 2018 – Mestel & Company, a leading national attorney placement and strategic consulting firm established in 1987, announces the placement of Steven D.…
A firm’s culture is essentially the law firm’s compass. If it is broken, the firm can veer off-course, leading to a stagnant business environment or, worse, stunt attorney development. However, when firm culture is strong, it energizes its attorneys and fosters their growth and success.
Either way, you’ll be involved in M&A. It’s also vital to remember that neither being an acquirer nor being acquired is better than the other. The growth strategy needs to be in alignment with the goals of the firm. The firm(s) you acquire or merge with must be complimentary to this strategy. Be progressive and develop a robust M&A mindset, it is your firm’s best chance for survival.
Either way, you’ll be involved in M&A. It’s also vital to remember that neither being an acquirer nor being acquired is better than the other. The growth strategy needs to be in alignment with the goals of the firm. The firm(s) you acquire or merge with must be complimentary to this strategy. Be progressive and develop a robust M&A mindset, it is your firm’s best chance for survival.
Los Angeles, CA – August 24, 2017 – Mestel & Company, a leading national attorney placement and strategic consulting firm established in 1987, announces the placement of Brandon Takahashi as a partner in the labor and employment group at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP’s downtown Los Angeles office. Ilene Fisher, Executive Managing Director at Mestel &…
Mestel & Company Promotes Mary Rosenfeld D’Eramo to VP of Operations Mary Rosenfeld D’Eramo is VP of Operations for Mestel & Company and is based out of company’s Boston office Boston, MA – August 22, 2017 – Mestel & Company (“Mestel”), a leading national attorney placement and strategic consulting firm established in 1987, announces the…
Michael Wall Joins Foley & Lardner’s Boston office as Of Counsel Boston, MA – July 26, 2017 – Mestel & Company, a leading national attorney placement and strategic consulting firm established in 1987, announces the placement of Michael Wall at the Boston office of Foley & Lardner LLP. Michael joins the firm’s Sports Industry Team…