Jennifer Soltau

Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau, legal recruiters at Goodwin, discuss the evolving landscape of law-firm hiring. They reveal that traditional recruiting practices are fracturing, with firms locking in talent years ahead of actual needs. A growing number of Gen Z candidates prioritize in-house roles and diverse career paths, reshaping firm expectations. The guests emphasize the necessity for firms to engage with candidates and design programs that align with their desires, plus the increasing importance of tech fluency in future hires.