Lateral Link Explained
Lateral Link Group, is a legal recruiting firm for attorneys that was founded in December 2005 by several Harvard Law School alumni. The company specializes in placing attorneys at top-tier firms and companies. It also provides career services to Members including a proprietary online job database. Lateral Link's clients include both law firms and in-house legal employers in the United States, Asia, Western Europe, and the Middle East.[1] Starting in 2015, Lateral Link began offering variable staffing opportunities to its members through its partner, Cadence Counsel. In 2017, Lateral Link acquired Bridgeline Solutions, a temporary legal staffing company.
Introduction
Lateral Link Group, is a legal recruiting firm with 13 offices in the United States and Asia. The firm works with both law firms and in-house legal employers in the United States, Asia, Western Europe, and Middle East. Michael Allen, the company's founder, currently serves as CEO.
Timeline
- December 2005: Lateral Link Founded
- January 2007: Recapitalization; Company Shows Net Profit
- January 2008: Western Europe Based Business Established
- June 2008: First Legal Placement Firm to Offer Free Career Counseling
- July 2008: Partnership with Cornell's BR Legal
- February 2015: Announces Lateral Link Endowed Fund At Harvard[2]
- October 2015: Lateral Link acquires Ad Hoc staffing agency, Cadence Counsel[3]
- June 2017: Lateral Link acquires Staffing Firm, Bridgeline Solutions[4]
References
- Fortado, Lindsay. Lehman, Merrill Will Damage Lawyer's Careers, Survey Says. . Bloomberg.com (Retrieved September 18, 2008).
- Cassens Weiss, Debra. 42% of Lawyers Surveyed Fear Fallout From Lehman Woes. . American Bar Association Journal. (Retrieved September 18, 2008)
- Iafolla, Robert. Web-based Recruiting Firm Shuns Cold Calls. The Daily Journal (Retrieved June 25, 2006)
- Lowe, Zach. Will New Legal Recruiters Succeed With Pay-to-Place Business Model? . The American Lawyer. (Retrieved August 2008).
- Needleman, Sarah E. Careers: Members Only . The Wall Street Journal (Retrieved May 15, 2008).
- Orey, Michael. Lawyers in the Lurch. <https://web.archive.org/web/20081208072737/http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/07/0717_btw/4.htm?chan=search> . Business Week (Retrieved August 2008).
- Sandler, Betsy. Finding Top Talent. How Lateral Link helps corporate legal departments get the best people. 8-K. (Retrieved Spring 2008)
- Garmhausen, Steve. Nomads Shut Down Offices for Good. Crain's New York Business. . (Retrieved November 2008)
- Bronstad, Amanda. Effects of Financial Collapse Worry Lawyers, Law Students. The National Law Journal. 18 September 2008. .
- Weiss, Tara. How to Headhunt the Headhunters. Forbes.com. 18 September 2008. <https://web.archive.org/web/20080919071028/http://www.forbes.com/leadership/2008/09/18/recruiter-resume-interview-lead-careers-cx_tw_0918bizbasics.html>.
- Ramstack, Tom. Ramstack: Plunge also Hits Lawyers. The Washington Times. 22 September 2008. .
- Wasserman, Elizabeth. Tech Talk: Recruiter Markets via Social Networks. Inc.com (Retrieved 6 November 2009).
- Lateral Link. (2015, October 8). Lateral Link Acquires Top Tier Legal Staffing Firm, Cadence Counsel [Press release]. Business Wire. Retrieved from http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151008006498/en/Lateral-Link-Acquires-Top-Tier-Legal-Staffing
Notes and References
- Web site: Will New Legal Recruiters Succeed With Pay-to-Place Business Model?. Lowe, Zach. The American Lawyer . 2008-06-19. 2008-08-01.
- Web site: Michael A. Allen ’04. Harvard Law School. en. 2019-11-08.
- Web site: Lateral Link Acquires Top Tier Legal Staffing Firm, Cadence Counsel.
- Web site: Lateral Link Announces Staffing Division & Lists 6 Questions To Ask When Selecting A Staffing Company. Link. Lateral. Above the Law. en-US. 2019-11-08.
