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Legal Recruiting Trends: Attract and Retain Top Talent with Shari Davidson [Ep. 168]


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The legal industry is evolving, and law firms are facing unprecedented challenges in recruiting and retaining top talent. In this episode of Life Unlimited, Larry Heller, CFP®, CDFA®, sits down with Shari Davidson, founder and president of On Balance Search Consultants, to explore the shifting dynamics of legal recruiting and career transitions.

Shari brings over two decades of experience in legal search consulting, offering valuable insights into pressing issues like the ongoing talent shortage, succession planning, and the challenges smaller firms face in staying competitive.

Discover how clear communication, firm culture, and leadership impact career success, and gain actionable tips on navigating mergers, acquisitions, and career transitions in today’s legal landscape.

If you’re a law firm leader or a legal professional seeking to future-proof your career, this episode is packed with must-hear advice to help you thrive in a rapidly changing industry.

Key episode discussions include:

  • The nationwide talent shortage and its roots
  • Challenges in succession planning for law firms
  • The culture clash and its impact on legal firms
  • Advice for attorneys considering retirement or career transitions
  • And more!
  • Resources: 

    • The 2024 Am Law Firm 200
    • Connect with Shari Davidson:

      • LinkedIn: Shari Davidson CPC
      • On Balance Search Consultants
      • 516-731-3400
      • Connect with Larry Heller: 

        • (631) 248-3600
        • Schedule a 20-minute Call
        • Heller Wealth Management
        • LinkedIn: Larry Heller, CFP®, CDFA®, CPA
        • YouTube: Life Unlimited with Larry Heller, CFP®
        • About Our Guest:

          Shari Davidson is the founder of On Balance Search Consultants LLC & On-Balance Life Centers.

          On Balance Search Consultants is a boutique search firm that specializes in finding top talent in the legal community. Shari has placed lateral partner attorneys, as well as group acquisitions and law firm mergers, and has assisted her clients in recruiting lateral associates, paralegals, and legal secretarial positions.

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