Mike Katz has joined the Financial Services, Blockchain, and Emerging Companies Group at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips.
Bill Broome joined the M&A, Private Equity, Capital Markets, and Finance Group at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips; he was previously at Dickinson Wright PLLC.
Michael Scoville will practice Product Liability & Mass Tort and Class Action Law at McGuireWoods, moving from Perkins Coie.
Seth Kruglak is moving to McGuireWoods from Norton Rose Fulbright to practice Financial Services Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Insurance Recovery Law.
Ed Winters has joined Nixon Peabody's Corporate & Finance, Private Equity & Investment Funds Group, coming from Eversheds Sutherland.
Melissa Peters joined Nixon Peabody's Labor & Employment Group, previously at Littler Mendelson.
Ludovic Ghesquiere will practice Antitrust Law at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.
Christopher M. Wilson is moving to Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP to practice Antitrust, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Private Equity Law.
Chris Marando has joined Perkins Coie's Patent Litigation and Intellectual Property Law Group, coming from Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP.
Michael Burke joined Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman's Insolvency & Restructuring Group, previously at Sidley Austin.
Robert Sarfatis will practice Corporate, M&A, Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Companies Law at Polsinelli, moving from Foley & Lardner LLP.
Zachary Garsek is moving to Polsinelli from Barlow Garsek & Simon, LLP to practice Corporate & Transactional, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Real Estate, and Real Estate Finance, Private Equity Law.
Elizabeth D. Hatch has joined Polsinelli 's Corporate & Transactional, Real Estate, Private Equity Group, coming from Barlow Garsek & Simon, LLP.
Corinne Alley joined Polsinelli 's Corporate & Transactional, Real Estate, Private Equity Group, previously at Barlow Garsek & Simon, LLP.
Natalie Edwards will practice Corporate & Transactional, Real Estate, Private Equity Law at Polsinelli, moving from Barlow Garsek & Simon, LLP.
Vasiliki Yiannoulis-Riva is moving to Polsinelli from Withers Bergman LLP to practice Real Estate Law.
Michelle Bernstein has joined Polsinelli's Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Appellate, Real Estate Litigation Group, coming from Mark Migdal & Hayden.
Jarina Duffy joined Polsinelli's Commercial Contracts & Transactions Group, previously at Saxton & Stump.
David Hsu will practice Intellectual Property Law at Polsinelli, moving from Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP.
Jennifer S. O'Connor is moving to Polsinelli from Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton to practice Real Estate Finance and Real Estate Law.
Jim H. Pulliam has joined Polsinelli's Financial Services Litigation Group, coming from Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton.
Andy Stone joined Dorsey & Whitney's Government Solutions Group, previously at Snell & Wilmer.
Margot Laporte will practice Banking & Financial Law at Dorsey & Whitney, moving from Miller & Chevalier.
Josh Anderson is moving to Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath from Sidley Austin to practice Litigation Law.
Ian M. Eastwick has joined Gibbons in Real Property, coming from Beattie Padovano.
Serena L. Thomas joined Goldberg Segalla's Workers Compensation Group, previously at Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie, & Lowry.
Kaixi (Kathy) Xu will practice Retail and Hospitality Law at Goldberg Segalla.
John Ariale is moving to GrayRobinson from Husch Blackwell to practice Government and Immigration Law.
Monika Tashman has joined Loeb & Loeb's Entertainment, Music & Sports Group, coming from Manatt, Phelps & Phillips.
Alexander Shalom joined Lowenstein Sandler's Corporate Group, previously at the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey.
Abraham J. Kwon will practice Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Law at Lowenstein Sandler, moving from Goodwin Procter.
Shane Goudey is moving to Sidley Austin from Cooley LLP to practice Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Law, Investment Funds, and Private Equity Law.
Andrea Griswold has joined Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates in White Collar, coming from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.
Mariana Pitts joined Spencer Fane's Complex Litigation Group.
Joseph A. (Joe) Garnett will practice Commercial Disputes, Class Action Lawsuits, and Product Liability Law at Spencer Fane, moving from Sheehy Ware & Pappas.
Raymond A. (Ray) Neuer is moving to Spencer Fane from Sheehy Ware & Pappas to practice Commercial Disputes, Class Action Lawsuits, and Product Liability Law.
Robert E. (Ed) Perkins has joined Spencer Fane's Commercial Disputes, Class Action Lawsuits, and Product Liability Group, coming from Sheehy Ware & Pappas.
Jamie R. Guidry joined Spencer Fane's Commercial Disputes, Class Action Lawsuits, and Product Liability Group, previously at Sheehy Ware & Pappas.
James L. (Jim) Ware will practice Commercial Disputes, Class Action Lawsuits, and Product Liability Law at Spencer Fane, moving from Sheehy Ware & Pappas.
Justin Garcia is moving to Spencer Fane from Bradley Arant Boult Cummings to practice Real Estate Law.
Mark Davies has joined White & Case's Intellectual Property Group, coming from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.
David Lim joined White & Case's International Trade Group, previously at the U.S. Department of Justice.
About Harrison Barnes
Harrison Barnes is a prominent figure in the legal placement industry, known for his expertise in attorney placements and his extensive knowledge of the legal profession.
With over 25 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading voice in the field and has helped thousands of lawyers and law students find their ideal career paths.
Barnes is a former federal law clerk and associate at Quinn Emanuel and a graduate of the University of Chicago College and the University of Virginia Law School. He was a Rhodes Scholar Finalist at the University of Chicago and a member of the University of Virginia Law Review. Early in his legal career, he enrolled in Stanford Business School but dropped out because he missed legal recruiting too much.
Barnes' approach to the legal industry is rooted in his commitment to helping lawyers achieve their full potential. He believes that the key to success in the legal profession is to be proactive, persistent, and disciplined in one's approach to work and life. He encourages lawyers to take ownership of their careers and to focus on developing their skills and expertise in a way that aligns with their passions and interests.
One of how Barnes provides support to lawyers is through his writing. On his blog, HarrisonBarnes.com, and BCGSearch.com, he regularly shares his insights and advice on a range of topics related to the legal profession. Through his writing, he aims to empower lawyers to control their careers and make informed decisions about their professional development.
One of Barnes's fundamental philosophies in his writing is the importance of networking. He believes that networking is a critical component of career success and that it is essential for lawyers to establish relationships with others in their field. He encourages lawyers to attend events, join organizations, and connect with others in the legal community to build their professional networks.
Another central theme in Barnes' writing is the importance of personal and professional development. He believes that lawyers should continuously strive to improve themselves and develop their skills to succeed in their careers. He encourages lawyers to pursue ongoing education and training actively, read widely, and seek new opportunities for growth and development.
In addition to his work in the legal industry, Barnes is also a fitness and lifestyle enthusiast. He sees fitness and wellness as integral to his personal and professional development and encourages others to adopt a similar mindset. He starts his day at 4:00 am and dedicates several daily hours to running, weightlifting, and pursuing spiritual disciplines.
Finally, Barnes is a strong advocate for community service and giving back. He volunteers for the University of Chicago, where he is the former area chair of Los Angeles for the University of Chicago Admissions Office. He also serves as the President of the Young Presidents Organization's Century City Los Angeles Chapter, where he works to support and connect young business leaders.
In conclusion, Harrison Barnes is a visionary legal industry leader committed to helping lawyers achieve their full potential. Through his work at BCG Attorney Search, writing, and community involvement, he empowers lawyers to take control of their careers, develop their skills continuously, and lead fulfilling and successful lives. His philosophy of being proactive, persistent, and disciplined, combined with his focus on personal and professional development, makes him a valuable resource for anyone looking to succeed in the legal profession.
About BCG Attorney Search
BCG Attorney Search matches attorneys and law firms with unparalleled expertise and drive, while achieving results. Known globally for its success in locating and placing attorneys in law firms of all sizes, BCG Attorney Search has placed thousands of attorneys in law firms in thousands of different law firms around the country. Unlike other legal placement firms, BCG Attorney Search brings massive resources of over 150 employees to its placement efforts locating positions and opportunities its competitors simply cannot. Every legal recruiter at BCG Attorney Search is a former successful attorney who attended a top law school, worked in top law firms and brought massive drive and commitment to their work. BCG Attorney Search legal recruiters take your legal career seriously and understand attorneys. For more information, please visit www.BCGSearch.com.
Harrison Barnes does a weekly free webinar with live Q&A for attorneys and law students each Wednesday at 10:00 am PST. You can attend anonymously and ask questions about your career, this article, or any other legal career-related topics. You can sign up for the weekly webinar here: Register on Zoom
Harrison also does a weekly free webinar with live Q&A for law firms, companies, and others who hire attorneys each Wednesday at 10:00 am PST. You can sign up for the weekly webinar here: Register on Zoom
You can browse a list of past webinars here: Webinar Replays
You can also listen to Harrison Barnes Podcasts here: Attorney Career Advice Podcasts
You can also read Harrison Barnes' articles and books here: Harrison's Perspectives
Harrison Barnes is the legal profession's mentor and may be the only person in your legal career who will tell you why you are not reaching your full potential and what you really need to do to grow as an attorney--regardless of how much it hurts. If you prefer truth to stagnation, growth to comfort, and actionable ideas instead of fluffy concepts, you and Harrison will get along just fine. If, however, you want to stay where you are, talk about your past successes, and feel comfortable, Harrison is not for you.
Truly great mentors are like parents, doctors, therapists, spiritual figures, and others because in order to help you they need to expose you to pain and expose your weaknesses. But suppose you act on the advice and pain created by a mentor. In that case, you will become better: a better attorney, better employees, a better boss, know where you are going, and appreciate where you have been--you will hopefully also become a happier and better person. As you learn from Harrison, he hopes he will become your mentor.
To read more career and life advice articles visit Harrison's personal blog.
