Mario Leissner from King & Spalding - Episode 6

Biglaw Book of Business

Mario Leissner is the founder and Managing Partner of the Frankfurt office of King & Spalding. Together Mario, Robert and David talk about the importance of firm culture and how it attracts talent, and what Mario has done to establish high standards (and rates).

Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for current and aspiring partners at leading law firms.

Links and Resources from this Episode

• https://abovethelaw.com
• http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com
• Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney
• • https://twitter.com/atlblog
  • https://twitter.com/kinneyrec
  • https://twitter.com/DavidLat
• Email David at [e-mail]
• Email Robert at [e-mail]
• https://www.kslaw.com/people/Mario-Leissner

Episode Highlights

• The importance of law firm culture and how it attracts top talent.
• How Mario started his career as a lawyer.
• Strengths and weaknesses of the German legal market.
• What King & Spalding has done to establish high standards (and high standard rates).
• Mario’s view on the German government and the strength of its economy.
• Strategies for retaining and keeping clients.

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