Taft Chief Attorney Development Officer Laura Friedman and Chief Attorney Recruiting Officer Lauren Stone authored “How Firms Can Develop the Next Generation of Lawyers,” published by Law360 on Sept. 15.

The article shared insights on how law firms can intentionally develop the next generation of attorneys by combining professional development, mentorship, and meaningful opportunities for collaboration. The article also highlights how law firms can leverage hybrid work and ongoing relationship-building to create an environment that supports attorneys’ growth and strengthens the firm’s future leadership pipeline.

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As Chief Attorney Development Officer at Taft, Friedman oversees a comprehensive approach to professional development for the firm’s attorneys, which includes attorney training and advancement, continuing education, mentoring, evaluations, and partner development initiatives.

Stone is the Chief Attorney Recruiting Officer at Taft, where she focuses her work on all facets of legal recruitment. She works with attorneys to support firm-wide recruitment efforts and align practice group needs with strategic hiring goals to foster growth opportunities.