From SHER
Older perspectives for people building legal teams and people deciding where their own expertise can go next.
Jun 1, 2026
Is your firm growing, or is it just getting bigger? In the hyper-competitive 2026 legal market, there is a massive difference between adding headcount and adding value. Many firms fall…
May 31, 2026
Is your law firm struggling to find the right talent despite working with multiple legal staffing agencies ? You aren’t alone. Many firm partners and hiring managers find themselves in a…
May 30, 2026
Is your law firm growing, or is it just getting busier?
May 29, 2026
Is your law firm hitting a growth ceiling because you can’t find the right talent within a twenty-mile radius of your office? Are you losing top-tier candidates to competitors who offer…
May 28, 2026
When your law firm is on the verge of a major expansion, be it opening a new practice group or scaling to meet the demands of a high-profile litigation, the "talent gap" is your biggest…
May 27, 2026
As we charge into 2026, the legal industry isn’t just evolving: it’s undergoing a radical reconstruction. For law firm partners and hiring managers, the "war for talent" has moved past…
May 25, 2026
Scaling a law firm isn’t just about winning more cases; it’s about having the right people in the right seats at the right time. For most partners, the bottleneck isn’t the work: it’s…
May 24, 2026
Does it feel like your law firm is constantly "filling holes" rather than building a legacy? You hire a lateral associate or a senior paralegal, only to find yourself back at the drawing…
May 23, 2026
The legal industry has reached a tipping point. What was once considered a "temporary necessity" during the global shift of 2020 has evolved into a permanent, strategic advantage for the…
May 22, 2026
Is your firm’s growth being throttled by a lack of top-tier talent? In a market where high-stakes litigation and complex regulatory demands are surging, the bottleneck for most law firms…
May 21, 2026
Growth is rarely a linear path for law firms. You know the cycle: you land a massive new client or a complex litigation matter, and suddenly, your existing team is redlining. You need…
May 20, 2026
Is your law firm hitting a growth ceiling because the talent in your immediate zip code simply isn’t cutting it?
May 19, 2026
Is your law firm hitting a ceiling because you can’t find the right talent to support your next move?
May 18, 2026
When your goal is to hire the top 1% of legal talent, the standard "post and pray" method is a recipe for mediocrity. In the high-stakes world of Am Law 100 firms and elite boutiques,…
May 17, 2026
It’s May 2026, and the legal talent market has never been more sophisticated: or more competitive. If your firm is struggling to fill associate positions or senior-level roles, you…
May 17, 2026
The legal landscape in 2026 is faster, leaner, and more competitive than ever before. If you are applying for high-level roles and hearing nothing but silence, the problem likely isn’t…
May 16, 2026
Growth is the ultimate ambition for most law firm partners, but rapid scaling is a double-edged sword. If you hire too slowly, you burn out your current team and miss revenue targets. If…
May 16, 2026
You have spent years mastering the complexities of the law, navigating grueling billable hours, and delivering results for your clients. Yet, when it comes to your own career…