Winston & Strawn’s Impressive Expansion in Energy Law - Episode 2

David and Robert discuss Winston & Strawn’s aggressive and impressive strategy to build its energy-law practice; conduct a market snapshot for Northern California, both San Francisco and Silicon Valley; and offer advice to lawyers on saying no gracefully and keeping their options open.

Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for current and aspiring partners at leading law firms.

Links and Resources from this Episode

• https://abovethelaw.com
• http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com
• Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney
• • https://twitter.com/atlblog
  • https://twitter.com/kinneyrec
  • https://twitter.com/DavidLat
• Email David at [email protected]
• Email Robert at [email protected]

Episode Highlights

• The different types of energy law Winston is practicing
• Where people are coming from to join Winston
• How the rise of renewables is affecting the energy market cycles
• Other players in the energy law marketplace
• Market snapshot of Silicon Valley and San Francisco
• The lateral partner market in Northern California
• Career advice - Saying “no” and keeping your options open
• Why ghosting doesn’t work in the law firm context

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