Latitude Legal

Join us at the "Running Legal Like a Business" conference, presented by LegalOps.com, from September 3-6 at the stunning Fontainebleau in Las Vegas! As a proud returning sponsor, our team – Andrew Cary, Megan Grossman, Michael Morrison, and Teresa MacLean – can’t wait to connect with those attending and hear your successes and challenges in legal operations. Stop by our booth to learn more about how flexible legal talent can help maximize operations adaptability and team performance. For more details on the event, visit https://lnkd.in/gw467emq #RLLB2024 #LegalOps #LegalOperations #FlexibleLegalTalent

Want to stand out in your next General Counsel interview? Latitude’s Jorge de la Osa and Susan Seah, both highly accomplished former GCs, share valuable, first-hand tips to help you shine. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or refining your strategy, their advice can elevate your candidacy and help set you apart. 🔗 Read their top tips and advice: https://lnkd.in/eGbWbJYN #GeneralCounsel #LegalCareer #InHouseCounsel #InterviewTips

A top law firm’s labor and employment practice landed a large class action case, and the firm needed an additional mid-level L&E associate. The firm did not want to permanently hire due to the potential for the case to settle, so they turned to Latitude, which provided an interim attorney with Big Law senior associate L&E experience. ⇢ The Latitude Attorney helped associates at every level, allowing them to handle the increased workload. ⇢ Additionally, the firm’s attorneys knew the Latitude Attorney was not competing with them for hours or a promotion if work slowed. Contact us to learn more about flexible legal talent for firms: https://lnkd.in/gwhb2seb #LawFirmAttorney #ClientSuccess #FlexibleLegalTalent

Facing the challenge of crafting compelling, competitive business bids without straining existing resources or budgets? Don’t let staffing constraints limit your opportunities. Learn how to build a dynamic and competitive team using flexible legal talent to secure new business: https://lnkd.in/gQj8Ji3p 🎯 Specialized Expertise on Demand: Interim attorneys bring targeted skills precisely when you need them. 🛠 A Cost-Effective Solution: Avoid long-term financial commitments while accessing high-level expertise. 🏆 A Competitive Edge: Present a highly qualified team tailored to the client’s specific needs. #LawFirm #BusinessBidding #LawFirmStrategy #FlexibleLegalTalent

Unlock the strategic potential of your legal department! Michelle Culligan outlines insights and strategies from legal department leaders on transforming legal from a cost center to a strategic business unit. Key Takeaways: 📊 Start with Assessment: Track incoming requests and monitor turnaround times to identify improvement opportunities. 🔧 Optimize Efficiency: Understand the overall business strategy, strengthen service provider relationships, and streamline processes to boost productivity. 🌟 Leverage Flexible Talent: Utilize experienced attorneys on a flexible basis to meet strategic needs. 📣 Communicate Value: Demonstrate strategic contributions, cross-functional thinking, and risk avoidance to elevate the department within the organization. Read more advice for putting these strategies into action: https://lnkd.in/gYHn8wXw #LegalLeadership #InHouseCounsel #LegalEfficiency 

The GC of a global public company lost a key member of their legal team to a leave of absence just when the team was at maximum workload capacity. Partnering with Latitude, they: ⇢ Promptly received several qualified Latitude attorneys to consider who could step in until the employee was able to return to work. ⇢ Chose a Latitude attorney with excellent credentials: top 10 law school, AM Law 20 firm, and public company in-house experience. ⇢ Seamlessly onboarded the new attorney within three business days. We help GCs facing leaves of absence, hiring freezes, or similar legal department challenges. Connect with us to learn more about our top-tier in-house Latitude Attorneys. ⇢ https://lnkd.in/gwhb2seb #InHouseCounsel #ClientSuccess #FlexibleLegalTalent

The GC of a global public company lost a key member of their legal team to a leave of absence just when the team was at maximum workload capacity. Partnering with Latitude, they: ⇢ Promptly received several qualified Latitude attorneys to consider who could step in until the employee was able to return to work. ⇢ Chose a Latitude attorney with excellent credentials: top 10 law school, AM Law 20 firm, and public company in-house experience. ⇢ Seamlessly onboarded the new attorney within three business days. We help GCs facing leaves of absence, hiring freezes, or similar legal department challenges. Connect with us to learn more about our top-tier in-house Latitude Attorneys. ⇢ https://lnkd.in/gwhb2seb #InHouseCounsel #ClientSuccess #FlexibleLegalTalent

Today we officially welcome Jorge de la Osa to the Latitude team! As a Director of Legal Recruiting and Placement within our Tampa office, Jorge will match top-tier attorneys with sophisticated roles in legal departments and law firms in Tampa Bay and across the U.S. Jorge brings extensive experience leading legal teams across real estate, hospitality, and resort vacation ownership industries. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, with Bluegreen Vacations in Boca Raton, managing a 20-associate legal department and successfully navigating a $1.5 billion sale to Hilton Grand Vacations. Jorge began his legal career as a real estate associate at BakerHostetler LLP in Orlando, counseling vacation ownership companies like Hyatt, Disney, and Starwood on hospitality, resort development, and timeshare law. He earned his J.D. from the University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Florida. 🔗 Read more about Jorge and his new role at Latitude: https://lnkd.in/gxDb8X8X #LegalCareers #FlexibleLegalTalent

The use of flexible legal talent is a growing trend, enabling law firms to scale their teams according to their needs. Adding peer-level interim attorneys can help your law firm swiftly respond to fluctuating workloads and project demands. From tackling a surge in workload to minimizing team disruption, flexible talent can help your firm stay agile and efficient. Dive into more examples of how law firms are leveraging flexible legal talent ➡ https://lnkd.in/gtuWx8yY #LawFirms #FlexibleLegalTalent #EfficiencyInLaw

The work landscape has evolved dramatically, with remote and hybrid work arrangements becoming a common feature of modern employment. 🏢🏡 Latitude's Q1 2024 trends analysis provides valuable insight into these hiring behaviors for legal departments and law firms. Here’s what we found: 🔍 Hybrid work is increasingly popular, with 60% of Latitude’s permanent requests in Q1 featuring a hybrid schedule. 🔍 Demand for fully remote and fully in-office roles remains robust, catering to diverse preferences and varying needs. 🔍 For interim and fractional attorney engagements, remote work is highly favored. Approximately 90% of our clients are open to remote arrangements for interim or fractional roles. For a deeper dive into these trends, read more: https://lnkd.in/gHK5XpWr #LegalIndustry #LegalTrends #RemoteWork #HybridWork #FlexibleLegalTalent