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So you want to work at an EC/VC boutique?
For those who want a different kind of experience, boutiques can open doors that BigLaw simply doesn’t. Even better, boutiques specializing in emerging companies and venture capital (EC/VC) add an extra spark, as “they almost function like a startup.” Our friends over at Whistler Partners, as well as a whole host of EC/VC attorneys, tell us all about EC/VC boutiques – all so you can hear it straight from the top.
Candidates looking to make a move must be discerning about who they choose to work with, because just like everybody else, recruiters have red flags too… but luckily for us (and you!), Lateral Link’s recruiters don’t. Seasoned professionals Zain Atassi, Wendy Boone Jaikaran, Vered Krasna, and Marion Wilson give us some insider tips on red and green flags in legal recruitment, and how to find the right fit for you.
Intellectual property law is a booming business: “the IP market is hot; lots of firms are looking for associates and partners with business,” Lateral Link’s recruiters tell us. And so, we caught up with four of them to learn more about the IP market itself: the realities between practicing at a boutique and in BigLaw, the technical requirements, and making a move as an associate.