Mannat, Please28 Okt 2025

Career Advice Every Lawyer & Law Student Should Know with Albert Tawil

Whether you’re a law student gearing up for your first summer or an associate thinking about your next move, this episode is packed with career advice every lawyer needs to know. Albert Tawil, Founder and CEO of Lateral Hub and Summer Associate Hub, joins us to talk about navigating your legal career with clarity and confidence.

A former BigLaw associate at Cleary Gottlieb and Fenwick, Albert shares what inspired him to launch the Lateral Hub Job Board, and how he’s helping make the lateral process more transparent for lawyers everywhere. We dive into how to know when it’s the right time to make a move, what firms really value in lateral candidates, and the biggest mistakes lawyers make when changing jobs. Albert also offers practical insights for law students on how to stand out as a summer associate, how the recruiting process is evolving, and what resources can make all the difference in building a successful and sustainable legal career.

Albert Tawil is the Founder & CEO of the Lateral Hub, the popular job board platform for lateral openings at top firms, and Summer Associate Hub, and content and resource hub for law students embarking on the BigLaw recruiting process. After graduating from NYU Law in 2017, Albert worked as an IP/Tech Transactions Associate at Cleary Gottlieb and Fenwick in NYC, and launched Lateral Hub to make the lateral process easier and more transparent, based on his own experience as a junior associate navigating the lateral process. Albert also writes often on LinkedIn with thoughts on life as a BigLaw associate and legal recruiting — with some reels poking fun at life as a lawyer sprinkled in too.

Mentioned on the episode:

Visit the Lateral Hub Job Board here: https://lateralhub.com
Visit Summer Associate Hub here: https://summerassociatehub.com
Follow Albert on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-tawil/

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Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. While I am a licensed attorney, I am not providing legal advice in this podcast, and no attorney-client relationship is formed. Additionally, I am not a licensed therapist, medical professional, or financial advisor. Nothing discussed should be considered professional, legal, medical, or financial advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any decisions related to your health, finances, or legal matters. The views expressed are my own and do not reflect those of any organizations I may be affiliated with.

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