What Makes Lawyers Stand Out to Law Firms? (with Albert Tawil, Founder of Lateral Hub)
“You don't have to craft your resume to make it look like you've wanted to be a lawyer since kindergarten. Just show your authentic self.” - Albert Tawil
What actually makes someone stand out in the legal industry?
In this episode of So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People, Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey sit down with Albert Tawil, Founder and CEO of Lateral Hub, to talk about entrepreneurship, authenticity, legal recruiting, and why the most interesting thing about you might have absolutely nothing to do with the law.
From starting a Costco delivery business before Instacart, to disrupting the traditional lateral recruiting model, to helping law students learn how to share the parts of themselves that make them memorable, this conversation is packed with practical insights and refreshing honesty.
You’ll hear about:
Why authenticity matters more than a perfectly curated legal resume
The Costco delivery business that unexpectedly made Albert a standout candidate
How entrepreneurship shaped the way Albert approaches recruiting and business
The origin story behind Lateral Hub and the inefficiencies it set out to solve
Why traditional legal recruiting can feel outdated and expensive
The changing landscape of lateral hiring
What firms are actually looking for in interviews
Why being “well-rounded” is often more valuable than looking traditionally impressive
The role creativity and adaptability play in legal careers
What COVID changed about lateral hiring, remote work, and law firm culture
Why some industries are ripe for disruption, and where legal may be headed next
About Albert Tawil:
Albert Tawil is the Founder & CEO of Lateral Hub, a legal recruiting platform helping attorneys take a more transparent and efficient approach to lateral hiring. A former IP and Tech Transactions associate at Cleary Gottlieb and Fenwick & West, Albert launched Lateral Hub in 2022 after experiencing the lateral recruiting process firsthand and recognizing an opportunity to modernize it for both candidates and law firms.
Since launching, Lateral Hub has become a growing resource for BigLaw laterals, law students, and recruiting teams navigating an increasingly competitive hiring landscape. Albert received his J.D. from New York University School of Law and lives in New Jersey with his wife and three children.
This episode is brought to you by Lateral Hub:
Lateral Hub is the premier job board for top large, midsize, and boutique firms. Over 75 firms use their flat-fee membership to promote openings to laterals and judicial clerks as a transparent, targeted, affordable alternative to headhunters or LinkedIn. No hassle. No placement fees. Hiring in 2026? Don’t recruit like it’s the Stone Age.
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