For many of Seattle’s law firms, the economic slowdown is a sigh of relief. Finally, they can stop worrying about soaring salaries and tech companies stealing talent with offers impossible to match. “For years they’ve been poaching our staff,” said Daniel J. Oates , partner-in-charge of the Seattle office of Miller Nash LLP. With 147 total attorneys according to Business Journal research, the firm lost numerous experienced lawyers to Amazon, Facebook and others during the hiring frenzy of the last two years with offers that included a 9-to-5 schedule and stock options. “We have a great culture, but there are certain things with which we cannot compete.” Daniel J. Oates is partner in charge of the Seattle office of law firm Miller Nash LLP Meghan Spradling With growth now slowing and tech giants shedding jobs, Seattle firms say this is the time to take stock, reevaluate their strategic plans and pick up talent. To succeed, however, they must move with caution as they navigate the choppy economy. “This is a great time for firms to regroup and act strategically, rather than triage,” said Peter S. Johnson , partner-in-charge of the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine. “There has been […]
Tech layoffs present opportunity for Seattle law firms to capture talent
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