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Momentum Search Group is a national legal recruiting agency with offices in NY, SF, LA, Houston, and

Momentum Search Group is a New York City based legal recruiting agency with offices in NY, SF and LA. We focus on high-end attorney recruitment for law firms and companies. With over a dozen recruiters and years of recruiting experience, we have successfully placed associates, partners and groups of attorneys into AmLaw 200 and regional boutique firms, as well as public & private clients, including financial institutions, investment banks, funds and top-tier entertainment companies. Our searches are targeted and precise, which ensures that we do not waste anyone’s time in the process. We help you identify exactly what you are looking for, and then we make it happen. Candidates are presented with opportunities that meet their career objectives and clients are introduced to candidates who would be ideally suited for their specific needs. Please visit our website for more information on Momentum and our recruiters.

10/19/2026

More support when families need it most.

Lowenstein Sandler is expanding its paid parental leave policy to give employees with newborns in the NICU up to eight additional weeks of paid leave.

10/14/2026

Another law firm, another cyberattack.

Nelson Mullins is facing a proposed class action after hackers allegedly accessed sensitive information in an October 5 breach. T

he lawsuit adds to a growing wave of cybersecurity concerns across the legal industry.

10/07/2026

Law firm mergers are hitting the brakes.

Just 54 U.S. law firm combinations were announced through Q3 2026, marking one of the slowest merger years in the past decade. Instead of pursuing major combinations, firms are turning to lateral partners and practice groups while they wait out geopolitical, financial and AI-driven uncertainty.

Could a major deal still shake things up before year-end?

09/28/2026

The future of U.S. law school accreditation is facing a major crossroads.

A federal advisory committee deadlocked over whether to revoke the ABA Council’s status as the nation’s primary law school accreditor, leaving the final decision with the Department of Education.

What happens next could have lasting implications for legal education nationwide.

Swipe to see what’s at stake.

09/22/2026

The February 2025 California Bar Exam is still making headlines.

After test-takers alleged server crashes, proctoring issues and other technical failures, Meazure Learning has agreed to a $1.35M settlement.

Eligible test-takers can claim back their $153 laptop fee, while Meazure will also be required to complete quality-control audits before future California Bar Exams.

Swipe to read more!

09/17/2026

In-house legal pay is changing. 📈

New data from the ACC shows that company size, seniority and specialized expertise are creating noticeable differences in compensation across in-house legal teams.

GC and CLO salaries at larger organizations are significantly higher, while legal operations pay has remained largely flat.

Swipe through for the key numbers and trends shaping legal compensation.

09/14/2026

Law firm cybersecurity is facing a growing threat in 2026.

Greenberg Traurig and Eckert Seamans are the latest firms to report data breaches, adding to at least 95 incidents across the legal industry this year.

With cybercriminals increasingly using social engineering and phishing to access sensitive information, law firms are facing growing pressure to protect confidential client data.

09/10/2026

DEI in BigLaw is changing, but it’s not necessarily disappearing.

Law firms are moving diversity efforts under broader talent, leadership and inclusion strategies, while representation gains remain modest. Attorneys of color now make up 21.8% of lawyers, but that number drops to just 12% among equity partners.

As firms rethink how they approach diversity, experts say one thing remains critical: continuing to track the data, expand talent pipelines and create opportunities for advancement.

09/08/2026

Private equity’s next legal target? Insurance defense.

As MSO deals gain momentum, investors are increasingly eyeing high-volume insurance defense firms for their steady client base, scalable operations and potential for greater efficiency.

Could insurance defense be the next big area of PE-backed growth in the legal industry?

09/02/2026

If you ask our recruiters what they love about their roles, you’ll get a long list. But we wanted to know their favorite thing.

This week, Managing Directors Lauren Nagin and Alex Grossbaum share what they love most about being legal recruiters, and about working at Momentum.

Watch now to find out!

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