Jay Harrington

About

After more than two decades in the legal industry—as a BigLaw attorney, boutique firm founder, and advisor to law firms—I’ve seen firsthand how critical the right talent mix is to delivering great client outcomes. As founder and partner of Latitude Detroit, I help law firms and in-house legal departments build flexible, high-performing legal teams in Michigan and across the country. Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally ranked flexible legal staffing company that provides top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals on both flexible and permanent bases. We serve a wide range of clients, from Fortune Global 100 corporations and publicly traded companies to high-growth startups, private equity portfolio companies, major law firms and sophisticated boutiques. Latitude attorneys include alumni of the same elite firms and companies we serve—experienced professionals who can step in quickly and operate at a high level. Here are some common ways clients use Latitude to meet their needs: • Surge & Overflow Capacity: When workloads spike or deadlines compress, we quickly provide additional talent. • Attorney Leave Coverage: Peer-level attorneys who seamlessly fill in during parental, medical, or sabbatical leaves. • Special Projects or Niche Expertise: From commercial contracts to restructuring, data privacy, or regulatory matters, to name a few. • Secondments & Backfills: We help firms fulfill in-house secondments and cover for seconded attorneys. • Hiring or Budget Freezes: Access top-tier talent without adding permanent headcount. • Interim Roles & Trial Runs: Immediate gap-filling or “try-before-you-hire” solutions for key positions. Before joining Latitude, I practiced corporate restructuring and commercial litigation at Skadden (Chicago) and Foley & Lardner (Detroit), then founded my own boutique law firm in Detroit. Over the past decade, I’ve worked with law firms across the country as a consultant, coach, and trainer, helping lawyers develop business, strengthen client relationships, and grow their practices. I’ve also written three books for lawyers—The Productivity Pivot, The Essential Associate, and One of a Kind—and I frequently deliver keynote talks and workshops at law firm retreats, bar association events, and professional conferences on business development, leadership, and productivity. If your firm or legal department is navigating workload surges, team transitions, or specialized needs, I’d be happy to discuss how Latitude can help. You can reach me at .