The Standard in Attorney Search and PlacementTM About Us  |   Associate Resources  |   Partner Resources  |   Employer Resources  |   Job Listings BCG Recruiter Spotlight In this feature, we sit down with Veronica Pawlowski, a Senior Recruiter in BCG Attorney Search's Pasadena office, to discuss her career and life. + Read the interview  BCG Q&A Question: I am a mid-level corporate associate, and have just been told that I am being laid off because there is not enough work in my practice group. My firm is giving me three months to find a new position. One of my friends at the firm has advised me that I should not tell my headhunter the truth about my situation because it will only hurt my chances of finding a new job. Is this true? + Click here for the answer Job Openings Massachusetts - Boston Boston office seeks an associate with 2+ years of experience in tax and ERISA aspects of employee be... + Click here to find more Texas - Houston Large, prestigious firm seeks IP litigation attorneys for their sophisticated IP practice in Houston... + Click here to find more Summer 2008 News from BCG Attorney Search In the News: State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions Summer 2008 is upon us, and Summer Associate programs are in full swing. Law firms remain cognizant of the changing market, and they continue to be mindful of headcounts and operate strategically in their hiring decisions. Despite the economy, firms are still hiring in a number of practice areas, and some geographic markets are more buoyant than others. Many of our search consultants have recruited during slowdowns in the market, and are, therefore, very able to advise you on how to best navigate the market during this interesting time. This newsletter provides the state of the legal market around the country and in several international markets. Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego) Northern California (Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Sacramento) The Northwest (Portland and Seattle) The Northeast (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC) The Southeast (Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Miami, South Florida, Orlando, and Tampa) The Southwest (Texas, Arizona, Nevada) The Midwest (Chicago, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Colorado, and Utah) International (Europe and Asia) + Click here to read more Daily Job Search Advice from the CEO of BCG Attorney Search A. Harrison Barnes, Founder and CEO, BCG Attorney Search In Defense of Long-Term Employment With a Single Employer By Harrison Barnes | Dated: 2010-03-11 06:15:13 If you go into any business that has been around more than twenty or thirty years, you will inevitably find a handful of people who have been there from the very beginning of their careers. These well adjusted souls will typically report to work each day at a similar time and have managed to be the [...] Related posts: Find an Employer With Similar Values You Need to Be Relevant to Your Employer First Class Airline Lounges and What Your Employer or Potential Employer Wants + Click here to read more Lateral Attorney Report: Go ahead and take that imperfect job By Laura Rusche | Dated: 02-25-2010 Let me start by saying that I get it:  the economy is bad and finding work can feel next to impossible, even if you have phenomenal experience, great academic credentials and have worked at some of the best firms in town.  Having said that, I have to admit that I am little surprised at the [...] Related posts: Analysis of Law Firm Failures - Early Warning Signs Go Ahead and Hate Me for My Optimism… + Click here to read more Profile: Weathering Uncertainty By Lisa Pavia Senior Recruiter, BCG Attorney Search Washington, DC There is no denying the national mood has shifted towards the dark side. It is impossible to escape the reports of natural disasters, global warming, the energy crisis, the housing slump, and the lives lost and forever changed by war. + Click here to read more  | Download PDF version Profile: Think Strategically When Applying to Firms in a Slower Economy By Dan Binstock This article addresses an issue that may seem like common sense, but is something many attorneys don't fully appreciate. To provide context, it is currently May 2008 and the lateral hiring market in my city (Washington, D.C.) is active in some areas and dreadfully slow in others. + Click here to read more  | Download PDF version If you no longer wish to receive this mail in future: Unsubscribe Here Office: 175 South Lake Avenue, Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91101 | © 2010 BCG Attorney Search. All rights reserved.