Above the Law Podcast: Melinda Wallman on Law Firm Mergers

Law firm mergers have been top of mind throughout 2023, with more firms having completed or announced tie-ups than in years prior and others rumored to be seeking them. How do mergers impact partners - and what opportunities might they provide for career advancement?

Macrae’s Melinda Wallman joined Above the Law's Kathryn Rubino on The Jabot podcast to discuss the key factors partners should consider in the face of a potential or planned merger. Are they wise to stay put or is it time to consider a strategic lateral move? And what should women and other diverse attorneys in particular keep in mind?

You can listen to the episode by clicking the white arrow below or visiting the Above the Law podcast site here.

For more on this topic, see Melinda’s article in The American Lawyer, Should I Stay or Should I Go?