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Published Articles by Patty Morrissy
Recognized as a leading expert in legal recruiting and law firm talent strategy, Patty has been quoted and featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal, The American Lawyer, the New York Law Journal, Law360, Lawdragon and Law Practice Today. Members of the media frequently turn to Patty for insight and commentary on legal recruiting, partner hiring, law firm growth strategy and trends shaping the legal industry.
Lawdragon Q&A Featuring Patty Morrissy on Legal Recruiting and Strategic Growth
May 6, 2025
Lawdragon featured Patty Morrissy in a Q&A highlighting her decades of experience at the highest levels of legal recruiting and law firm talent strategy. In the interview, Patty discusses her path from recruiting leadership roles at Davis Polk, Sullivan & Cromwell and Paul, Weiss to launching Morrissy Legal Search, as well as the evolving dynamics shaping today’s legal hiring market. The conversation explores trends in partner recruiting, strategic group moves, law firm growth initiatives and the increasing complexity of lateral hiring in a competitive legal landscape. Patty also shares insight into the importance of understanding law firm culture, long-term fit and relationship building in creating successful placements for both firms and candidates. Patty has been recognized by Lawdragon as one of the Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting for eight consecutive years. Read the full article.
Patty Morrissy Discusses Legal Recruiting and Law Firm Growth in “Women Who Wow” Series
December 20, 2021
The National Law Review republished the Social Media Butterfly blog’s “Women Who Wow” interview featuring Patty Morrissy, highlighting Patty’s decades of experience and leadership in legal recruiting and law firm strategy. Read the full interview.
Patty Morrissy Quoted in The Wall Street Journal on the Changing Job Market
July 20, 2020
Patty Morrissy was featured in The Wall Street Journal in an article examining how the rules of recruiting and job searching have evolved in the context of the Covid pandemic. The article explores the growing role of virtual interviewing, changing employer expectations and the broader impact these developments are having on both candidates and organizations navigating strategic hiring decisions. Read the full article.
Patty Morrissy Featured in Lawdragon’s Legal Consultant Limelight
June 27, 2019
In this Lawdragon Legal Consultant Limelight, Patty Morrissy discusses her decades-long career in legal recruiting and talent strategy, including her experience at Davis Polk, Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul, Weiss and Credit Suisse before launching Morrissy Legal Search. The interview highlights Patty’s perspective on relationship-building, market trends and the evolving legal hiring landscape. Patty has also been recognized by Lawdragon as one of the Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting for eight years.
Patty Morrissy Quoted in New York Law Journal on How Leadership Roles Can Shape Women Lawyers’ Practices
Patty Morrissy was featured in the New York Law Journal article “Women Partners: To What Extent Do Management Roles Enhance Your Practice?” discussing the balance many women law firm partners face between leadership responsibilities and maintaining a successful practice. The article explores how management roles can create both challenges and opportunities for business development, visibility and long-term career growth within law firms. Read the full article.