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title: "From Big Law or In-House: Who’s the Best Hire for Your Legal Department?"
description: Discover if your legal department should hire Big Law or in-house counsel. Learn why the best hire often blends experience from both realms.
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# From Big Law or In-House: Who’s the Best Hire for Your Legal Department?

Originally published by [Law.com](https://www.whistlerpartners.com/blog-new/author/law-com) on 06.25.24

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"When hiring in-house counsel, is it essential that the candidate already has in-house experience, or are you potentially missing out on the best hire with that filter? The short answer is nuanced. Often, the best candidates are those who have a few solid years of big law training out of law school, followed by in-house experience under high-quality legal and business leadership."

[Kathleen Mon](https://www.whistlerpartners.com/team/kathleen-mon) is featured on Law.com, sharing her insights on whether law firm or in-house lawyers are better suited for your company's legal department, emphasizing the benefits of a blend of experiences.

##### Read the full article: [https://www.law.com/2024/06/21/from-big-law-or-in-house-whos-the-best-hire-for-your-legal-department/](https://www.law.com/2024/06/21/from-big-law-or-in-house-whos-the-best-hire-for-your-legal-department/)

 

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