{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People","title":"What Makes Lawyers Stand Out to Law Firms? (with Albert Tawil, Founder of Lateral Hub)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/551cbe36\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2103,"description":"“You don't have to craft your resume to make it look like you've wanted to be a lawyer since kindergarten. Just show your authentic self.” - Albert TawilWhat actually makes someone stand out in the legal industry?In this episode of So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People, Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey sit down with Albert Tawil, Founder and CEO of Lateral Hub, to talk about entrepreneurship, authenticity, legal recruiting, and why the most interesting thing about you might have absolutely nothing to do with the law.From starting a Costco delivery business before Instacart, to disrupting the traditional lateral recruiting model, to helping law students learn how to share the parts of themselves that make them memorable, this conversation is packed with practical insights and refreshing honesty.You’ll hear about:Why authenticity matters more than a perfectly curated legal resumeThe Costco delivery business that unexpectedly made Albert a standout candidateHow entrepreneurship shaped the way Albert approaches recruiting and businessThe origin story behind Lateral Hub and the inefficiencies it set out to solveWhy traditional legal recruiting can feel outdated and expensiveThe changing landscape of lateral hiringWhat firms are actually looking for in interviewsWhy being “well-rounded” is often more valuable than looking traditionally impressiveThe role creativity and adaptability play in legal careersWhat COVID changed about lateral hiring, remote work, and law firm cultureWhy some industries are ripe for disruption, and where legal may be headed nextAbout Albert Tawil:Albert Tawil is the Founder & CEO of Lateral Hub, a legal recruiting platform helping attorneys take a more transparent and efficient approach to lateral hiring. A former IP and Tech Transactions associate at Cleary Gottlieb and Fenwick & West, Albert launched Lateral Hub in 2022 after experiencing the lateral recruiting process firsthand and recognizing an opportunity to modernize it for both...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xX4mv8ABkxdZYlNqyYMtgty7eVFkp64CDgWzGR1qEOg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MWU1/ODk3ZDY4NjYwY2Fh/OTE1NzYyZjdlMThl/YzFhNy5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}