Biglaw Book of Business

David Lat and Robert Kinney
Biglaw Book of Business Podcast

Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for current and aspiring partners at leading law firms.

Episodes

  1. James Grandolfo from Milbank Tweed

    14/11/2018

    James Grandolfo from Milbank Tweed

    Jim Grandolfo leads the Hong Kong office of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, where he specializes in capital markets, M&A, and private equity transactions. Based out of Hong Kong since 2000, he intimately understands the Asia legal market. Jim shares unique insights into dealmaking across Asia and expert knowledge he has gained over the years. Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for current and aspiring partners at leading law firms.   Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@abovethelaw.com Email Robert at robert@kinneyrecruiting.com https://www.milbank.com/en/professionals/james-grandolfo.html   Episode Highlights How Jim became introduced to Hong Kong and the Asia legal market. The types of deals and countries where he and his colleagues focus. Strengths and weaknesses of the Asia market. How Jim built a practice, and the relationships he focused on. Challenges a lawyer faces while working in various marketplaces across the globe. The difference between confidence and arrogance.   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear, please leave a review by clicking here. Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS

    33 min
  2. Mario Leissner from King & Spalding

    05/11/2018

    Mario Leissner from King & Spalding

    Mario Leissner is the founder and Managing Partner of the Frankfurt office of King & Spalding. Together Mario, Robert and David talk about the importance of firm culture and how it attracts talent, and what Mario has done to establish high standards (and rates).   Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for current and aspiring partners at leading law firms.   Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@abovethelaw.com Email Robert at robert@kinneyrecruiting.com https://www.kslaw.com/people/Mario-Leissner   Episode Highlights The importance of law firm culture and how it attracts top talent. How Mario started his career as a lawyer. Strengths and weaknesses of the German legal market. What King & Spalding has done to establish high standards (and high standard rates). Mario’s view on the German government and the strength of its economy. Strategies for retaining and keeping clients.   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear, please leave a review by clicking here.   Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS

    40 min
  3. New Offices, New Frontiers

    08/08/2018

    New Offices, New Frontiers

    David and Robert discuss the considerations around launching a new office, the growing Asia legal market, and travel tips. Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for current and aspiring partners at leading law firms. Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@abovethelaw.com Email Robert at robert@kinneyrecruiting.com Episode Highlights 1st Topic: 12 attorneys leaving Reed Smith to start a Philadelphia office for Holland & Knight - 1:37 Starting a new office for a different firm - 1:59 Good and bad reasons for opening a new office - 4:34 2nd Topic: Market snapshot - Asia - 8:49 Robert talks about his visit to Asia - 9:16 Discussion of the Seoul legal market - 10:24 Discussion of the Hong Kong legal market - 14:46 3rd Topic: Travel tips - 19:40 Finding an airline that works for you - 21:13 A useful navigation app for traveling in Asia - 22:53   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear, please leave a review by clicking here. Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS

    29 min
  4. Robert Rabalais from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

    01/06/2018

    Robert Rabalais from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

    Special guest Robert René Rabalais, partner with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in Houston, speaks with Robert Kinney and David Lat about Simpson's entry into Houston, the Houston legal market in general, and business development for lawyers.   Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for current and aspiring partners at leading law firms.   Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@abovethelaw.com Email Robert at robert@kinneyrecruiting.com   Episode Highlights Simpson & Thacher’s growth in the Houston market. What initially brought Simpson into the Houston market. Snapshot of the Houston legal market. Current state of the market in Texas. Robert Rabalais’s approach and philosophy to business development. Business development changes Robert has seen over the decades.   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear, please leave a review by clicking here. Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS

    31 min
  5. Winston & Strawn’s Impressive Expansion in Energy Law

    08/03/2018

    Winston & Strawn’s Impressive Expansion in Energy Law

    David and Robert discuss Winston & Strawn’s aggressive and impressive strategy to build its energy-law practice; conduct a market snapshot for Northern California, both San Francisco and Silicon Valley; and offer advice to lawyers on saying no gracefully and keeping their options open.   Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for current and aspiring partners at leading law firms.   Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@abovethelaw.com Email Robert at robert@kinneyrecruiting.com   Episode Highlights The different types of energy law Winston is practicing Where people are coming from to join Winston How the rise of renewables is affecting the energy market cycles Other players in the energy law marketplace Market snapshot of Silicon Valley and San Francisco The lateral partner market in Northern California Career advice - Saying “no” and keeping your options open Why ghosting doesn’t work in the law firm context   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear, please leave a review by clicking here.   Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS

    31 min
  6. The Merger Between Andrews Kurth and Hunton & Williams

    01/03/2018

    The Merger Between Andrews Kurth and Hunton & Williams

    In this inaugural episode, David and Robert discuss lateral moves related to the merger between Andrews Kurth and Hunton & Williams; conduct a market snapshot of New York, the biggest Biglaw market; and offer advice to lawyers on negotiating lateral offers. Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for current and aspiring partners at leading law firms. Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@abovethelaw.com Email Robert at robert@kinneyrecruiting.com   Episode Highlights Advantages to Andrews Kurth of joining forces with Hunton & Williams Who is departing Andrews Kurth and what we might anticipate A snapshot of the New York legal market Best and worst parts about practicing in New York Advice on negotiating the tricky aspects of an offer Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear, please leave a review by clicking here. Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Subscribe with RSS

    33 min

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Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for current and aspiring partners at leading law firms.

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