Practice

Legal

The legal industry is being reshaped by rapid tech advancements, rising regulatory complexity, and shifting client demands. Legal departments and law firms now face the pressures of ESG compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, AI, automation, international collaborations, and cross-border regulations.

No longer a back-office function, legal is now a strategic driver. Legal leaders are vital in guiding their organizations through the complex landscape of business growth and expansion, emerging technologies, managing international client relationships, and navigating the ever-changing regulations.

At August Leadership, our cross-functional legal practice strategically assesses the legal needs of C-suite executives, boards, HR, as well as business and legal leaders across diverse industries. We partner with law firm leaders regarding their strategic needs, helping them build, expand, and develop new and existing expertise and capabilities by supporting team growth, and establishing new global offices for AmLaw 100 and 200 clients.

What We Do

Our Partnerships with In-House teams:
  • We help grow your in-house legal teams to meet the evolving business needs of your company, nationally and globally.
  • We establish and expand our legal and leadership capabilities across all levels of businesses, from start-up o conglomerates.
  • We leverage our relationship to gain access and recognition from local talent and business partners, promoting your company brand and messaging.
  • We help your identify talent who are subject matter experts in addressing your needs.
  • We are your extended legal business recruiting consultants, complementing your internal talent acquisition team to refine and execute your growth strategies.

Our Partnerships with Law Firms:
  • We provide an international platform supported by local expertise to help you establish new regional offices where your firm has yet to expand, giving you the flexibility to capitalize on market opportunities with local talent and experts.
  • We leverage our relationships to gain access and recognition from local talent and business partners, promoting your firm's brand nationally and globally, while ensuring seamless messaging for our clients.
  • We understand regional values and preferences, helping you identify best-in-class talent who are well-versed in their markets.
  • We are your extended legal business recruiting consultants, complementing your internal acquisition team to refine and execute your growth strategies
  • We partner with selective law firms each year to ensure exclusivity and continuous support, delivering consistent, high-impact recruitment solutions that help deliver your growth strategy.

Our Expertise

  • Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
  • Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
  • Chief Patent Counsel (SVP or VP)
  • General Counsel (GC) and Secretary (SVP or VP)
  • Senior Director Legal
  • Senior Vice President IP
  • VP IP
  • Senior Director IPs
  • VP of Regulatory Affairs

Practice Team

Glenn Tannous

Partner

Glenn Tannous is a leading-edge advisor with over two decades of experience in placing legal counsel within major corporations and law firms across diverse industries.

Farah Haider

Chief Operating Officer, Partner

Farah is overseeing the global operations of August Leadership as its Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. 

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