Lateral Link
TypePrivate
IndustryLegal recruiting services
FoundedNew York, New York, 2005
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Key people
Michael Allen, CEO
Websitewww.laterallink.com.com/

Lateral Link Group, is a legal recruiting firm for attorneys that was founded in December 2005 by several Harvard Law School alumni. The company specializes in placing attorneys at top-tier firms and companies. It also provides career services to Members including a proprietary online job database. Lateral Link's clients include both law firms and in-house legal employers in the United States, Asia, Western Europe, and the Middle East.[1] Starting in 2015, Lateral Link began offering variable staffing opportunities to its members through its partner, Cadence Counsel. In 2017, Lateral Link acquired Bridgeline Solutions, a temporary legal staffing company.

Introduction

Lateral Link Group, is a legal recruiting firm with 13 offices in the United States and Asia. The firm works with both law firms and in-house legal employers in the United States, Asia, Western Europe, and Middle East. Michael Allen, the company's founder, currently serves as CEO.

Timeline

  • December 2005: Lateral Link Founded
  • January 2007: Recapitalization; Company Shows Net Profit
  • January 2008: Western Europe Based Business Established
  • June 2008: First Legal Placement Firm to Offer Free Career Counseling
  • July 2008: Partnership with Cornell's BR Legal
  • February 2015: Announces Lateral Link Endowed Fund At Harvard[2]
  • October 2015: Lateral Link acquires Ad Hoc staffing agency, Cadence Counsel[3]
  • June 2017: Lateral Link acquires Staffing Firm, Bridgeline Solutions[4]

References

  1. Lowe, Zach (2008-06-19). "Will New Legal Recruiters Succeed With Pay-to-Place Business Model?". The American Lawyer. Retrieved 2008-08-01.
  2. "Michael A. Allen '04". Harvard Law School. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
  3. "Lateral Link Acquires Top Tier Legal Staffing Firm, Cadence Counsel".
  4. Link, Lateral. "Lateral Link Announces Staffing Division & Lists 6 Questions To Ask When Selecting A Staffing Company". Above the Law. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
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