The job market on Bay Street is holding strong
This October, weed will become legal across Canada. In anticipation of that moment, the country’s licensed cannabis producers — there are now 113 of them — have turned to Bay Street with an endless list of legal questions. “It’s generating … Continue reading
How did partnership lose its lustre?
One partial solution has been to offer counsel positions to partner-averse associates. The counsel role, in essence, mimics the in-house working experience. It has all the benefits of a dynamic career in private practice, but it doesn’t come with aggressive … Continue reading
Survey says litigation will be focus of recruiting in near future Written By Alexia Kapralos A recent Canadian survey conducted by Robert Half Legal indicates that litigation, primarily in the areas of securities/corporate governance, intellectual property and employment law, is predicted … Continue reading
How Goodmans and Osler have become the source of Canada’s in-house real estate lawyers
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and Goodmans LLP, two of Canada’s leading national law firms, seem to be breeding grounds for in-house counsel in the country’s commercial real estate sector. Four lawyers now prominent in real estate industry law departments … Continue reading
2016-2017 Canadian Lawyer Reader’s Choice Awards
It’s an honour to be acknowledged by the Canadian Lawyer Readers’ Choice Awards for the 2016-2017 year for our excellence in the Legal Recruiters category. More than 1,600 readers voted for their preferred suppliers and vendors across 40 categories via … Continue reading
2016 Precedent Setter Awards
On the evening of Monday June 20th, RainMaker Group was honoured to be the presenting sponsor of the 2016 Precedent Setter Awards for the seventh year in a row. The event took place at The Spoke Club on King Street … Continue reading
Precedent Magazine – Bay Street’s hiring slump slows
In a recent article done in Precedent Magazine (article link below), they compared call backs from the past 5 years. With a steep decline from 224 students in 2010 to only 204 students in 2013, the numbers have plateaued in … Continue reading
Lexpert Magazine – Feeling Unappreciated?
In the recently published September 2015 Lexpert issue, Adam Lepofsky, President of RainMaker Group, provided insightful advice on approaching your mentor or a senior partner if you are feeling under appreciated. Adam believes that in addition to presenting your reasons … Continue reading
2015 Precedent Setter Awards
This year’s Precedent Setter Awards Gala 2015, was held at the always popular and entertaining SPiN, as a well suited venue representing this year’s theme – Friendly Competition. The night began with pleasant chatter accompanied by complimentary snacks, drinks, and … Continue reading
Precedent Magazine – Mixed Results
Adam Lepofsky, president and founder of RainMaker Group spoke with Daniel Fish, of Precedent Magazine in the Fall 2014 edition of Precedent Magazine on articling jobs and junior associate positions in Toronto and on Bay Street. A consistent influx of … Continue reading