NALP Research: Representation of Women and Minorities Among Equity Partners Has Increased Only Slightly, 2017
Attracting and retaining top talent is a strategic imperative. One often overlooked but crucial element of this strategy is pre-onboarding – the process that occurs between a partner accepting an offer and their first official day at the firm. Done well, pre-onboarding sets the stage for a seamless transition, fostering a sense of belonging and readiness that can significantly enhance performance, integration, and long-term satisfaction.
NALP Research, The Demographics of Equity - An Update, 2013
NALP Research: Women and Minorities Maintain Representation Among Equity Partners, Broad Disparities Remain, 2016
NALP Research, Representation of Women and Minority Equity Partners Among Partners Little Changed in Recent Years (2019)
The simple question “Why do you want to make partner?” can leave even the most accomplished young attorney at a loss for words. Her inability to answer this straightforward question, only to ask “isn’t that just the next step? Isn’t that what I am supposed to want?” is a sign that the attorney is operating in what I call the Achievement Mindset—the mental framework that asks only whether the next career step leads to more money, prestige, and peer recognition. Success is viewed linearly and advancement happens by getting to the next rung on a pre-defined ladder of success.
Not quite two-thirds of the offices represented in the 2016-2017 NALP Directory of Legal Employers reported two or more partnership tiers.
Branding in law firms isn’t just about the logo, website, or firm name. It’s about how your firm is perceived in every interaction, from client development to internal project execution. But one area where branding can be neglected and where reputational damage can quietly accumulate is in partner or associate recruiting.
NALP Research, The Demographics of Equity, 2011
The Representation of Women and Minorities Among Equity Partners Sees Slow Growth, Broad Disparities Remain, NALP Bulletin, April 2014
NALP Research, Despite Small Gains in the Representation of Women and Minorities Among Equity Partners, Broad Disparities Remain, 2015
