Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jan 3, 2024 Valerie Hayes and Gregory Lowen join Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Valerie Hayes and Gregory Lowen, previously Counsels at RatnerPrestia, have joined Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney as Counsels. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Mar 12, 2026 Julie McConnell joins Dechert Julie McConnell, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, has joined Dechert as Partner. Julie focuses her practice on representing clients in complex litigation before federal, state and local agencies as well as courts and courts of appeals. Mar 12, 2026 John Claud joins Nelson Mullins John Claud, previously Counsel at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, has joined Nelson Mullins as Partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group. John advises pharmaceutical, medical device, food, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and wellness clients on FDA litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Mar 5, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in " 'Hybrid' Equity Offers 'The Best of Both Worlds'—Along With Drawbacks—to Law Firms ," (American Lawyer Online, 3/5/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jan 4, 2026 Lynn Mehler and Phil Katz join Paul Hastings Lynn Mehler and Phil Katz, previously Partners at Hogan Lovells, have joined Paul Hastings as Partners in the firm's Life Sciences Regulatory Practice. The pair counsel pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients on FDA regulatory matters across the product life cycle. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Mar 12, 2026 Julie McConnell joins Dechert Julie McConnell, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, has joined Dechert as Partner. Julie focuses her practice on representing clients in complex litigation before federal, state and local agencies as well as courts and courts of appeals. Mar 12, 2026 John Claud joins Nelson Mullins John Claud, previously Counsel at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, has joined Nelson Mullins as Partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group. John advises pharmaceutical, medical device, food, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and wellness clients on FDA litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Mar 5, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in " 'Hybrid' Equity Offers 'The Best of Both Worlds'—Along With Drawbacks—to Law Firms ," (American Lawyer Online, 3/5/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Apr 11, 2023 Robin Repass joins Fisher & Phillips Robin Repass, previously Senior Corporate Counsel - Workplace Health & Safety at Amazon, has joined Fisher & Phillips as Partner. Ms. Repass advises global businesses on labor and employment, workplace safety, litigation, compliance and public policy matters. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Mar 12, 2026 Julie McConnell joins Dechert Julie McConnell, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, has joined Dechert as Partner. Julie focuses her practice on representing clients in complex litigation before federal, state and local agencies as well as courts and courts of appeals. Mar 12, 2026 John Claud joins Nelson Mullins John Claud, previously Counsel at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, has joined Nelson Mullins as Partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group. John advises pharmaceutical, medical device, food, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and wellness clients on FDA litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Mar 5, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in " 'Hybrid' Equity Offers 'The Best of Both Worlds'—Along With Drawbacks—to Law Firms ," (American Lawyer Online, 3/5/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Dec 28, 2025 Matthew Morrison joins Baker Botts Matthew Morrison, previously Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, has joined Baker Botts as Partner in the firm's Environmental Law Practice. Matthew's practice focuses on Clean Air Act issues, including those pertaining to criteria pollutants, hazardous air pollutants and greenhouse gases. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Mar 12, 2026 Julie McConnell joins Dechert Julie McConnell, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, has joined Dechert as Partner. Julie focuses her practice on representing clients in complex litigation before federal, state and local agencies as well as courts and courts of appeals. Mar 12, 2026 John Claud joins Nelson Mullins John Claud, previously Counsel at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, has joined Nelson Mullins as Partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group. John advises pharmaceutical, medical device, food, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and wellness clients on FDA litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Mar 5, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in " 'Hybrid' Equity Offers 'The Best of Both Worlds'—Along With Drawbacks—to Law Firms ," (American Lawyer Online, 3/5/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Sep 16, 2025 Smarter In-House Job Searching: How Lawyers Can Use AI Tools to Stand Out and Save Time By: Kaitlyn Hunter and Nancy Palermo with Contributions by Edwin Hopkins-Gillispie and Barry Parsons The legal job market has always been competitive, but today’s attorney candidates are navigating a landscape transformed by technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a standard tool for both corporate employers and job seekers. Used wisely, it can help you accelerate your search, stand out in a crowded field, and tailor your applications in ways that weren’t possible even a few years ago. AI is not a silver bullet and won’t land you a job on its own. What it can do is act as a powerful aid. Think of it as a co-pilot in your in-house search. As with any tool, you need to use it thoughtfully, ethically, and with your own judgment. Why AI Matters in Your In-House Job Search In today’s job market, companies are flooded with applications, in turn causing them to use AI to help sort, screen, and evaluate candidates. According to a recent Resume Builder survey, 83% of companies use AI to screen resumes, but only about 18% of job seekers report using AI tools like ChatGPT to help prepare their materials. That means AI is shaping the process from both sides of the table. So, if you want to compete, you need to understand how these tools work and how to use them to your advantage. How Corporate Employers Are Using AI Before exploring how attorneys can leverage AI, it’s worth understanding how companies already use it: Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): T hese platforms scan resumes for key words and skills, rank applicants, and often remove those who don’t meet predefined criteria before a human recruiter ever sees them. Online tools like Jobscan or ResumeWorded can help you test how well your resume matches a job description. Candidate Sourcing and Matching: Platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter use AI to scan job boards and match candidates to openings based on skills. Chatbots: Many employers now use AI-powered chatbots to screen candidates, schedule interviews, and answer FAQs. Some are obviously automated, while others can mimic human conversation remarkably well. Despite these technologies, humans still make the ultimate decisions. Recruiters and attorney hiring managers review resumes, decide who to interview, and evaluate fit. You must optimize your materials for both machines and humans , but more importantly, your personal connections within an organization and interview performance will go further than any AI tool. How Attorney Candidates Can Use AI Used strategically, AI can make your job search more efficient and more effective. Here are five key areas where it can help: Resume and Cover Letter Creation AI can refine your resume and cover letters by helping you: Proof for typos, inconsistencies, or grammatical errors. Translate jargon or technical skills into plain language. Tailor your materials to specific job descriptions. For example, instead of “Drafted and negotiated commercial contracts,” AI might suggest: “Drafted and reviewed commercial vendor contracts and sales agreements, supported contract negotiation processes, and coordinated cross-functional communication with internal teams and external partners.” Writing assistants like Jasper, Quillbot, and Rezi can help with phrasing, formatting, and ATS optimization. Always personalize and fact-check. AI is a starting point, not a final draft. Interview Preparation AI can generate potential interview questions based on a job description, including both technical and behavioral prompts. It can also suggest strong sample answers, create industry-specific question sets, and even provide questions to ask interviewers. Some tools allow you to practice by speaking your answers aloud and receive instant feedback on tone, clarity, and structure. This is a strong starting point but practicing with a friend or family member to avoid sounding too rehearsed or as though you are reading from a script is the best method. Company and Role Research Need to prepare for a meeting or interview? AI can quickly summarize a company’s mission, values, and recent news. This gives you a head start, but you should always confirm insights with human sources or the information on the company’s website. LinkedIn Optimization Your LinkedIn profile is often the first place recruiters look. AI can help you: Compare job descriptions across companies and extract the most common requirements. Rewrite your “About” section to highlight accomplishments and leadership. Suggest stronger headlines, bullet points, or outreach messages. Tailor your profile for visibility in LinkedIn’s search algorithm. Beyond writing support, AI can guide your content strategy: posting consistently, engaging with peers, and sharing authentic insights. Job Search Strategy AI can act as your career coach, helping you: Identify gaps between your experience and a job description. Draft networking scripts for different scenarios (cold outreach, reconnecting with contacts, following up after events). Create and refine your 2-minute elevator pitch. Set weekly job search goals and track progress. Again, AI is a starting point. Review for accuracy and make sure the content reflects your own voice. Risks to Be Aware Of Like any tool, AI comes with risks for both employers and attorney candidates. For Employers AI can unintentionally replicate or amplify bias if it’s trained on flawed data. Some states have already passed laws requiring bias audits and disclosures. Employers must be transparent when AI is being used, monitor developments, prepare for audits, and most importantly, ensure human oversight. For Job Seekers Candidates face different risks, including: Misrepresentation: AI-generated content that inflates experience or fabricates skills. Privacy Concerns: Uploading resumes or personal information into public AI tools without knowing how the data is stored or shared. Overreliance: Believing flawed job-matching tools over your own judgment. Detection Software: Some employers now use AI to flag AI-written applications, raising credibility issues. Always review, personalize, and own your materials. AI should enhance your voice, not replace it. Final Takeaways AI won’t get you a job, but used wisely, it can make you faster, sharper, and more prepared. It’s a tool that can help you focus on what really matters: building relationships, telling your story, and demonstrating the unique value you bring. Experiment with different tools, stay aware of the risks, and always keep authenticity at the center. The job search process is still, and will always be, about people. Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Mar 12, 2026 Julie McConnell joins Dechert Julie McConnell, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, has joined Dechert as Partner. Julie focuses her practice on representing clients in complex litigation before federal, state and local agencies as well as courts and courts of appeals. Mar 12, 2026 John Claud joins Nelson Mullins John Claud, previously Counsel at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, has joined Nelson Mullins as Partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group. John advises pharmaceutical, medical device, food, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and wellness clients on FDA litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Mar 5, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in " 'Hybrid' Equity Offers 'The Best of Both Worlds'—Along With Drawbacks—to Law Firms ," (American Lawyer Online, 3/5/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Aug 10, 2025 Maida Oringher Lerner and Rita Heimes join Akin Gump Maida Oringher Lerner and Rita Heimes, previously Senior Counsels at Crowell & Moring, have joined Akin Gump as Senior Counsels in the firm's Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice. Maida and Rita advise clients on cybersecurity and privacy matters. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Mar 12, 2026 Julie McConnell joins Dechert Julie McConnell, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, has joined Dechert as Partner. Julie focuses her practice on representing clients in complex litigation before federal, state and local agencies as well as courts and courts of appeals. Mar 12, 2026 John Claud joins Nelson Mullins John Claud, previously Counsel at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, has joined Nelson Mullins as Partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group. John advises pharmaceutical, medical device, food, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and wellness clients on FDA litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Mar 5, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in " 'Hybrid' Equity Offers 'The Best of Both Worlds'—Along With Drawbacks—to Law Firms ," (American Lawyer Online, 3/5/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Nov 13, 2023 Tom Firestone joins Squire Patton Boggs Tom Firestone, previously Partner at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, has joined Squire Patton Boggs as Partner in the firm's Government Investigations & White Collar Practice Group. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Mar 12, 2026 Julie McConnell joins Dechert Julie McConnell, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, has joined Dechert as Partner. Julie focuses her practice on representing clients in complex litigation before federal, state and local agencies as well as courts and courts of appeals. Mar 12, 2026 John Claud joins Nelson Mullins John Claud, previously Counsel at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, has joined Nelson Mullins as Partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group. John advises pharmaceutical, medical device, food, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and wellness clients on FDA litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Mar 5, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in " 'Hybrid' Equity Offers 'The Best of Both Worlds'—Along With Drawbacks—to Law Firms ," (American Lawyer Online, 3/5/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Nov 28, 2023 Vanessa Richelle Wilson joins Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Vanessa Richelle Wilson, previously Partner at DLA Piper, has joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as Partner in the firm's Projects & Energy Transition Practice. Vanessa focuses on a wide range of energy transactions including renewable generation projects, energy storage facilities, hydrogen production facilities, transmission systems, gas-fired power generation facilities, and natural gas pipelines. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Mar 12, 2026 Julie McConnell joins Dechert Julie McConnell, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, has joined Dechert as Partner. Julie focuses her practice on representing clients in complex litigation before federal, state and local agencies as well as courts and courts of appeals. Mar 12, 2026 John Claud joins Nelson Mullins John Claud, previously Counsel at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, has joined Nelson Mullins as Partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group. John advises pharmaceutical, medical device, food, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and wellness clients on FDA litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Mar 5, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in " 'Hybrid' Equity Offers 'The Best of Both Worlds'—Along With Drawbacks—to Law Firms ," (American Lawyer Online, 3/5/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jul 13, 2023 Erin Kelly joins McDermott Will & Emery Erin Kelly, previously SVP, Deputy General Counsel and CCO at Signify Health, has joined McDermott Will & Emery as Partner in the firm's Healthcare Practice Group. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Mar 12, 2026 Julie McConnell joins Dechert Julie McConnell, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, has joined Dechert as Partner. Julie focuses her practice on representing clients in complex litigation before federal, state and local agencies as well as courts and courts of appeals. Mar 12, 2026 John Claud joins Nelson Mullins John Claud, previously Counsel at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, has joined Nelson Mullins as Partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group. John advises pharmaceutical, medical device, food, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and wellness clients on FDA litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Mar 5, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in " 'Hybrid' Equity Offers 'The Best of Both Worlds'—Along With Drawbacks—to Law Firms ," (American Lawyer Online, 3/5/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Sep 12, 2023 Valarie Ney joins Hunton Andrews Kurth Valarie Ney, previously Partner at Holland & Knight, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth as Partner. Valarie advises on public company mergers and spin-offs, private company acquisitions and dispositions, auctions, joint ventures, licensing transactions, public-private transitions, special committee representations and tender offers. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Mar 12, 2026 Julie McConnell joins Dechert Julie McConnell, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, has joined Dechert as Partner. Julie focuses her practice on representing clients in complex litigation before federal, state and local agencies as well as courts and courts of appeals. Mar 12, 2026 John Claud joins Nelson Mullins John Claud, previously Counsel at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, has joined Nelson Mullins as Partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group. John advises pharmaceutical, medical device, food, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and wellness clients on FDA litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Mar 5, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in " 'Hybrid' Equity Offers 'The Best of Both Worlds'—Along With Drawbacks—to Law Firms ," (American Lawyer Online, 3/5/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Oct 9, 2024 Jeremy Morrison joins Baker Donelson Jeremy Morrison, previously Partner at Jones Day, has joined Cooley as Partner in the firm's Antitrust and Competition Practice. Jeremy’s practice focuses on complex antitrust compliance counseling, investigations, and mergers and acquisitions review before federal and state agencies, with extensive experience in consumer packaged goods, energy, technology, transportation, retail and finance Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Mar 12, 2026 Julie McConnell joins Dechert Julie McConnell, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, has joined Dechert as Partner. Julie focuses her practice on representing clients in complex litigation before federal, state and local agencies as well as courts and courts of appeals. Mar 12, 2026 John Claud joins Nelson Mullins John Claud, previously Counsel at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, has joined Nelson Mullins as Partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group. John advises pharmaceutical, medical device, food, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and wellness clients on FDA litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Mar 5, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in " 'Hybrid' Equity Offers 'The Best of Both Worlds'—Along With Drawbacks—to Law Firms ," (American Lawyer Online, 3/5/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jan 15, 2026 Candi Alfred joins Goodwin Candi Alfred, previously General Counsel at DARPA, has joined Goodwin as Counsel in the firm's Government Contracts and Grant Team. Candi advises clients on government, regulatory and contracting matters, with a particular focus on national security, aerospace and defense-related programs Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Mar 12, 2026 Julie McConnell joins Dechert Julie McConnell, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, has joined Dechert as Partner. Julie focuses her practice on representing clients in complex litigation before federal, state and local agencies as well as courts and courts of appeals. Mar 12, 2026 John Claud joins Nelson Mullins John Claud, previously Counsel at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, has joined Nelson Mullins as Partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group. John advises pharmaceutical, medical device, food, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and wellness clients on FDA litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Mar 5, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in " 'Hybrid' Equity Offers 'The Best of Both Worlds'—Along With Drawbacks—to Law Firms ," (American Lawyer Online, 3/5/26).