Hi there,
We don’t hire firms. We hire lawyers at firms.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that statement. And it’s (mainly) true.
Whilst the brand name certainly helps for high-stakes matters (the adage – nobody ever got fired for hiring [insert big brand name] still holds), ultimately it comes down to people you trust.
So at a time when legal spending is under increased scrutiny, there’s no time for missteps. You must make sure you bring on the right people at whatever firm you engage.
Referrals and past experience are great starts to building a team, but they only get you so far. As matters get increasingly complicated and more is on the line with each outcome, you need a complete picture of the lawyers you want on your team before you engage your firm.
That’s why I’m excited to share that PERSUIT has launched a major upgrade to our platform this week that offers robust, always up-to-date profiles of more than 500,000 lawyers, thanks to our new exclusive partnership with Firm Prospects.
This new feature doesn’t replace referrals and recommendations, it supercharges them with decision-ready data.
Historically, there's never been a good way to find a specific lawyer. Most directories are highly subjective and use a pay-for-visibility format, making them relatively useless for in-house teams.
Our profiles pull from multiple data sources to give you an in-depth and holistic view of each lawyer, including:
✅ Objective data, like credentials and work history
✅ Performance data from colleague and peer review
✅ All of the information in Chambers
And more.
With PERSUIT, you can now easily narrow down that 500,000-strong database to a small list of 5-10 lawyers based on an extensive set of criteria, including law school (if that’s still your thing), location, practice area, and previous employment.
Your first thought may be, “I’ve already got my panel in place, I’m all set, thanks.”
You’ve undoubtedly put a lot of work into your panel, and that’s great. But are you getting the most out of it? With our new data, PERSUIT helps you:
- Enter into a new space. Or a new geography, or line of business beyond your current panel’s capabilities.
- Extract additional value from your panel. Uncover new and needed expertise and resources from your existing firms that you might not be aware of.
- Hire. Looking to expand your in-house team? Access the same world-class tool that legal recruiters have been using for a decade.
Combined with The PERSUIT 50, which ranks the most trusted law firms on our platform, clients are better equipped than ever to identify new law firms and dig down on a granular level to see which specific lawyers at those firms you want to work with.
Between the Firm Prospects partnership and our recent acquisition of Apperio, it’s been a busy month for us! The result is worth it, though, with a sum greater than its parts that helps you lead with value, wherever you are.
With a massive lawyer database for improved firm decision making, a streamlined RFP process for engagement, and spend control tools, PERSUIT is the premier end-to-end solution for outside counsel selection and management. (Too much of a pitch? Maybe.🤷)
You should see it for yourself.
Let me know if you need a referral.
Cheers,
-Jim
