New Offices, New Frontiers - Episode 5

Biglaw Book of Business

David and Robert discuss the considerations around launching a new office, the growing Asia legal market, and travel tips.

Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for current and aspiring partners at leading law firms.

Links and Resources from this Episode

• https://abovethelaw.com
• http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com
• Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney
• • https://twitter.com/atlblog
  • https://twitter.com/kinneyrec
  • https://twitter.com/DavidLat
• Email David at [e-mail]
• Email Robert at [e-mail]

Episode Highlights

• 1st Topic: 12 attorneys leaving Reed Smith to start a Philadelphia office for Holland & Knight - 1:37
• Starting a new office for a different firm - 1:59
• Good and bad reasons for opening a new office - 4:34
• 2nd Topic: Market snapshot - Asia - 8:49
• Robert talks about his visit to Asia - 9:16
• Discussion of the Seoul legal market - 10:24
• Discussion of the Hong Kong legal market - 14:46
• 3rd Topic: Travel tips - 19:40
• Finding an airline that works for you - 21:13
• A useful navigation app for traveling in Asia - 22:53

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