Michelle T. Boudreaux has joined the Oil & Gas practice at Bracewell LLP, coming from Baker Botts.
Maral Arjomandi has joined the Litigation Group at Barnes & Thornburg, previously with Holland & Hart LLP.
Cameron Chambers will practice Litigation Law at Barnes & Thornburg, moving from Bain & Company.
Jose “Pablo” Galvan is transitioning to Barnes & Thornburg, where he will practice Intellectual Property Law.
Shelby L. Guzzetta has joined the Real Estate practice at Barnes & Thornburg, coming from Davis, Pickren, Seydel & Sneed.
Melia A. Hawley has joined the Real Estate Group at Barnes & Thornburg, previously with Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC.
Harpartap (Harpo) Sidhu will practice Real Estate Law at Barnes & Thornburg, moving from Greenberg Traurig.
Tina Wallis is joining Frost Brown Todd from the Law Offices of Tina Wallis, where she will practice Environmental, Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning Law.
Arturo Ross has joined the Employment Law practice at Ogletree Deakins, coming from Fox Rothschild.
John S. Ferrer has joined the labor and employment Group at Ogletree Deakins.
Drew English will practice Commercial Real Estate Law at Adams and Reese.
Jennifer Lindy is moving to Akerman from Chamberlain Hrdlicka and will practice Tax Law.
Farid Khosravi has joined the Tax practice at Akerman, coming from Chamberlain Hrdlicka.
Keith Blackman has joined the Financial Services, Litigation, and Commercial Disputes Group at Akerman, previously with Bracewell LLP.
Austin Ownbey will practice Corporate, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, M&A and Private Equity, White Collar Crime and Government Investigations, and Cannabis Law at Akerman, moving from Foley Hoag LLP.
Jessica Rosenberg is moving to Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld from Kasowitz Benson Torres and will practice Labor & Employment Law.
Gerald Moody has joined the White-Collar Defense and Complex Commercial Litigation practice at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, coming from Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.
Boong-Kyu (B.K.) Lee has joined the Structured Finance, Capital Markets & Securities Group at Alston & Bird, previously with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates.
Heather Wyckoff will practice Investment Funds, Financial Services, and Private Equity Law at Alston & Bird, moving from Schulte, Roth & Zabel.
Dave Zampa is moving to Alston & Bird from Sidley Austin and will practice Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, and Health Care Law.
Erin Felchner has joined the Real Estate, Joint Ventures & Investments, and Financial Services practice at Alston & Bird, coming from Sidley Austin.
Brielle Cuskelly has joined the Real Estate, Joint Ventures & Investments, and Financial Services Group at Alston & Bird, previously with Sidley Austin.
Ehsun Forghany will practice Intellectual Property Law at ArentFox Schiff, moving from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.
Maxi Lyons is moving to Armstrong Teasdale from Sherman & Howard and will practice Commercial, Construction Services, Emerging Companies, and M&A Law.
Andrew Zacher has joined the Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory practice at Arnold & Porter, coming from Paul Hastings.
Bill Deckelman has joined the Business and Corporate Group at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC.
Eduardo Bruera will practice Product Liability, Class Action, and Mass Tort Law at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC.
Hilary Lane is moving to Ballard Spahr LLP from Holland & Knight LLP and will practice Media and Entertainment Law, Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution, and Litigation Law.
Joel Newell has joined the Litigation, Bankruptcy, and Restructuring practice at Ballard Spahr LLP, coming from Spencer Fane LLP.
Ryan T. Purpura has joined the Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Group at Blank Rome, previously with Reed Smith.
Matthew “Matt” D. Lea will practice Finance & Restructuring Law at Blank Rome, moving from Reed Smith.
Ryan A. Haddad is moving to Blank Rome from Reed Smith and will practice Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Law.
Dan Boyle has joined the Financial Institutions and Private Funds, and Class Actions practice at Boies Schiller Flexner, coming from Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP.
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.
