Acquiring the right talent is critical to a firm’s growth. Strategic hiring decisions ensure that firms stay ahead of industry trends, expand into new practice areas, and maintain a competitive edge. By hiring laterals with the right skills and experience, firms strengthen their ability to adapt to fluctuations in workload, meet growing demands, and provide top-tier legal representation.

For laterals, interview preparation is key to standing out in a competitive market. You should be ready to discuss your portfolio in detail, including your book of business, types of clients, and specific achievements. Equally important is being comfortable sharing key financial information, such as collections, originations, portable books, hourly rates, and client types. Having this information is vital, but how you interpret and present it during an interview can significantly influence our ability to see how you’ll fit within our firm and contribute to our goals.

Ultimately, interview preparation and strategic hiring go hand-in-hand. Firms that hire the right laterals create a strong foundation for long-term success. Laterals who are well-prepared, confident in sharing their portfolio, and aligned with the firm’s needs are better positioned for both immediate impact and long-term career growth.

Come join us at Nelson Mullins, where excellence and growth go hand-in-hand.