News from BCG Attorney Search
Summer 2008



State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions

Summer 2008 is upon us, and Summer Associate programs are in full swing. Law firms remain cognizant of the changing market, and they continue to be mindful of headcounts and operate strategically in their hiring decisions. Despite the economy, firms are still hiring in a number of practice areas, and some geographic markets are more buoyant than others.

Many of our search consultants have recruited during slowdowns in the market, and are, therefore, very able to advise you on how to best navigate the market during this interesting time. This newsletter provides the state of the legal market around the country and in several international markets.


a. Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego)
b. Northern California (Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Sacramento)
c. The Northwest (Portland and Seattle)
d. The Northeast (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC)
e. The Southeast (Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Miami, South Florida, Orlando, and Tampa)
f. The Southwest (Texas, Arizona, Nevada)
g. The Midwest (Chicago, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Colorado, and Utah)

h. International (Europe and Asia)


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Profile Weathering Uncertainty
By Lisa Pavia
Senior Recruiter, BCG Attorney Search
Washington, DC

There is no denying the national mood has shifted towards the dark side. It is impossible to escape the reports of natural disasters, global warming, the energy crisis, the housing slump, and the lives lost and forever changed by war.
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Profile Think Strategically When Applying to Firms in a Slower Economy
By Dan Binstock

This article addresses an issue that may seem like common sense, but is something many attorneys don't fully appreciate. To provide context, it is currently May 2008 and the lateral hiring market in my city (Washington, D.C.) is active in some areas and dreadfully slow in others.
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BCG Recruiter Spotlight

In this feature, we sit down with Veronica Pawlowski, a Senior Recruiter in BCG Attorney Search's Pasadena office, to discuss her career and life.
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BCG Q&A
Question: I am a mid-level corporate associate, and have just been told that I am being laid off because there is not enough work in my practice group. My firm is giving me three months to find a new position. One of my friends at the firm has advised me that I should not tell my headhunter the truth about my situation because it will only hurt my chances of finding a new job. Is this true?
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Massachusetts - Boston
Boston office seeks an associate with 2+ years of experience in tax and ERISA aspects of employee benefits. Solid knowledge of tax-qualified plans, COBRA, and cafeteria plans required. Experience with new Massachusetts healthcare law or 409A matters a plus.
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Texas - Houston
Large, prestigious firm seeks IP litigation attorneys for their sophisticated IP practice in Houston. Candidates with 1 or 2 years of associate experience at a firm are encouraged to submit their resumes.
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