Shawn McReynolds, managing partner at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, told us that the best training ground in North America for
top legal talent remains law firms and the Big Four would have to persuade «people who are successful and at the top of their game» to jump ship.
No matter which way salaries swing, however, both
legal departments and law firms seeking to recruit
top talent need to
remain competitive and ensure that what they're offering both associates and partners
remains enticing.