Feb 24, 2023
In this episode, Kathryn welcomes Jennifer Henderson, a Partner with the legal recruiting firm, Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), to discuss why she decided to go to law school and how she ended up becoming a legal recruiter. She also talks about the current lateral market and provides advice for those looking to make a move. Additionally, she shares some tips on how to effectively negotiate with the candidate and the legal world’s stand on hiring people who are working remotely.
Who’s The Guest?
Jennifer Henderson is a Partner from the legal recruiting firm,
Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA). She focuses on placing associates
and partners with law firms and corporations and is assisting
attorneys with all stages of their career development. Jennifer has
counseled, coached, recruited, and placed top talents with the
legal and the tech center for more than 10 years. She uses her
background as a practicing lawyer to offer valuable insights to her
candidates as they consider potential career moves.
Episode Resources
- https://www.mlaglobal.com/
- https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/people/jennifer-henderson?byconsultantorauthor=jennifer-henderson
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-henderson-6466386
Episode Highlights - The path from aspiring to saving the world to becoming a legal recruiter
- Different careers in legal recruiting
- Leveraging the Biglaw experience to help others find career satisfaction
- Understanding the lateral market in 2021 and 2022
- Changing the legal market in 2021, 2022, and the years to come
- The impact of the 2021 legal market on lateral hiring and performance-based layoffs
- Remote working as a perk for career transitions
- Red flags when interviewing candidates
Episode Sponsored By
https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus
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