The Legal Hiring Crisis Is Real—But Accepting It Is Not an Option
Includes a Live Web Event on 12/09/2026 at 2:00 PM (CST)
-
Register
- Users - Free!
The legal industry is facing a staffing crisis—but settling for “it is what it is” is not a sustainable strategy. This session reveals the hidden causes behind hiring and retention challenges and offers practical, proven methods for attracting and keeping top talent. Attendees will walk away with a clear blueprint to build a loyal, high-performing team without burning out or breaking the bank. We’ll explore why great candidates ghost, why solid hires leave within 90 days and how most firms unintentionally repel the very people they’re trying to attract. From onboarding missteps to leadership gaps, this session goes beyond the job ad and into the systems that actually move the needle. You’ll discover how to create a workplace where team members feel seen, supported, and inspired to stay while driving profitability and client satisfaction. At the end of the day, the firms that solve their people problems are the ones that win.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify proven legal recruiting strategies that attract top-tier talent without the high cost of recruiters or
the desperation of hiring from pain.
• Learn about onboarding systems that foster clarity, accountability and buy-in.
• Recognize the core culture drivers of employee engagement and retention.
This webinar is $50 for ALA members and $125 for non-members. Current CLMs can use the code 26CLM for a $5 discount
CLM Application Credit: 1 hour of Writing Skills
CLM Functional Specialist Credit: 1 hour of Human Resource Management
CLM Recertification Credit: 1 hour of Human Resource Management
Key:
Molly Mcgrath
Founder
Hiring & Empowering Solutions®, LLC
Since the late 1990s, Molly McGrath has coached, consulted and directed presidents and founders of national organizations and over 5,000 law firms in; executive-level leadership, continuous improvement, and team empowerment initiatives. She is the host of the Hire and Empower Podcast and a three-time #1 Amazon best-selling author. McGrath has 29 years of specific skill set experience in conversation intelligence coaching, team development & leadership, employee empowerment, talent acquisition, revenue mapping and action-based project management
