Integration & Reintegration
In today's dynamic legal landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is more critical than ever. Law firms invest significant resources in recruiting lateral attorneys and supporting attorneys returning from extended leave. However, without a strategic and structured approach to integration and reintegration, these attorneys may not reach their full potential, impacting both individual performance, retention, and profitability.
The Challenge
Integrating lateral hires and reintegrating attorneys returning from leave presents unique challenges:
Laterals: Newcomers often struggle to build relationships, understand firm culture, and navigate internal systems. This can lead to decreased productivity, client attrition, and even attrition of the lateral hire.
Returning Attorneys: Attorneys returning from parental leave, sabbaticals, or extended illness may face challenges re-acclimating to the workplace, catching up on legal developments, and re-establishing their professional networks. This can result in feelings of isolation, reduced confidence, and difficulty in resuming their career trajectory.
The Solution
SPTC offers comprehensive consulting services designed to optimize lateral integration and attorney reintegration, ensuring a smooth and successful transition for both the individual and the firm. We provide:
Customized Integration Programs: We work closely with your firm to develop tailored integration plans that address the specific needs of laterals and returning attorneys at all levels.
Structured Onboarding: We create structured onboarding processes that provide clear expectations, introduce key resources, and facilitate relationship building.
Mentorship and Sponsorship: We help establish effective mentorship and sponsorship programs to provide guidance, support, and accelerate career development.
Knowledge Management and Skill Enhancement: We facilitate access to relevant knowledge resources and training programs to ensure attorneys are up-to-date on legal developments and firm practices.
"Everboarding" for Continuous Engagement: We promote the concept of "everboarding" which emphasizes ongoing development, feedback, and support throughout an attorney's career, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Accountability Frameworks: We help implement clear accountability measures to track progress, identify potential roadblocks, and ensure successful integration outcomes.
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Why SPTC?
Investing in effective integration and reintegration strategies is not just about reducing attrition; it's about maximizing the return on your investment.
SPTC provides the expertise and support to:
Strengthen Client Relationships: Ensure seamless client transition and maintain strong client relationships.
Drive Growth: Maximize the contributions of all attorneys to achieve firm-wide strategic goals.
Increase Retention: Reduce costly turnover and retain valuable talent.
Enhance Productivity: Accelerate the time it takes for laterals and returning attorneys to reach full productivity.
Improve Morale: Foster a welcoming and supportive environment that boosts attorney satisfaction and engagement.
Contact SPTC today to schedule a consultation and discuss how we can help your firm optimize its lateral integration and attorney reintegration strategies.
Case Study
A law firm experienced high turnover among lateral associates. Data from engagement surveys and exit interviews showed that laterals expressed lack of community and belonging, struggled to get ramped up, and had no way of knowing how they were progressing at their new firm. As far as integration goes, lateral attorneys engaged in a three (3) day orientation and received a mentor assignment.
SPTC created and implemented the firm's first-ever Global Attorney Integration Program, which included:
• A customizable and iterative program supported by technology built in house
• A dynamic mentor/sponsorship component, tracked and facilitated by talent professionals
• Incorporation of the "everboarding" concept which consisted of 6 milestones over the integration period
• Built-in system of partner accountability
• Implementation of a cross-selling strategy
Within a year, the firm saw a reduction in turnover costs, an increase in productivity and billable hours within each laterals' first four (4) months at the firm, improved morale and engagement, and an uptick in accepted offers.
Within the first two (2) years, the Integration Program received a 94% and 98% satisfaction score, respectively.
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