Well, we’re finally back in the office, having just returned from the NALP (National Association for Law Placement) Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
All things considered, there was an incredible turnout, with about 1,000 legal professionals in attendance.
Over the four days that we were there, we had an opportunity to interact with a tremendous amount of industry personalities, many of whom were familiar faces, and a great deal more of whom we had a chance to meet with for the first time.
In speaking with so many law firm recruitment departments, the conference also confirmed what we’ve been sensing for a couple of months, which is that the associate market, dormant for a couple of years due to the recession, is now thawing out considerably. This was a consistent theme that resonated with just about everybody we met with. Geographically, this confidence went beyond just the NYC legal market. We spoke to people representing firms from California to Chicago to DC, as well as major international financial centers such as London and Hong Kong, which echoed the same feelings of optimism. We’re expecting a major up tick in associate hiring heading into the fall.
Todd & Andrew
