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Law Firm Partner Compensation: Equity vs Non-Equity and ROI Explained

Law firm partnership has never been a simple “make partner and share profits” milestone. Today’s partnership landscape is increasingly tiered, metric-driven, and designed to manage firm profitability—often by expanding non-equity roles while concentrating equity ownership. This recent report....

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Unlocking 2026's Top Law Firm Platforms for Lateral Attorneys

Choosing the right law firm for a lateral move has never been more complex—or more consequential. Compensation is at record highs, competition for the best platforms is intense, and the gap between truly elite firms and everyone else keeps widening. For attorneys who want to maximize long-term car....

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Elite Law Firm Partner Compensation: Inside the $25M+ BigLaw Earnings Landscape

Elite rainmakers at the very top of BigLaw quietly operate in a different economic universe—and Elite Law Firm Partners: The $25M+ Compensation Landscape Report pulls back the curtain on that world. This report from BCG Attorney Search maps out how a small group of partners reach $25 million+ in a....

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2026 Attorney Salary Guide: Law Firm Pay by Practice Area & Region

The U.S. legal market is entering one of its most data-driven eras, and nowhere is this clearer than in The Definitive 2026 Guide to Attorney Salaries in the United States: Comprehensive Law Firm Compensation Data by Practice Area, Region, and Level from BCG Attorney Search. This report brings toget....

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The Legal Career Specialization Imperative: Why 'Open to Anything' Fails and Focused ....

In today’s competitive legal market, attorneys who present themselves as “open to anything” often struggle to stand out. Law firms and employers are drawn to candidates who demonstrate clear focus, specialized expertise, and a well-defined career trajectory. By positioning yourself around a sp....

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Law Firm Partnership Economics: A Guide to Profit and ROI

Read the full report: Law Firm Economics and Partnership ROI Analysis: Financial Analysis by Firm Type and Practice Area....

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BigLaw Partner Compensation Report: Equity vs. Non-Equity Earnings & ROI by Practice Area

In the world of BigLaw, partner compensation is one of the most influential factors shaping both attorney career decisio....

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Is the Law Firm Partner Track a Myth Without a Book of Business-And Should You Just Start Your Firm Instead?

This Q&A explores the harsh realities of law firm politics and the often illusory promise of making partner without a su....

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How Partners Without Business Should Approach Law Firm Interviews: The Ultimate Guide to Securing an Offer

How Partners Without Business Can Secure Law Firm OffersMany law firm partners without a significant book of business fa....

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Comprehensive Guide to Law Firm Partner Metrics: 40 Key Performance Indicators for Evaluating Compensation and Performance

Discover the 40 key performance indicators (KPIs) that law firms use to evaluate partner compensation and performance. T....

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The Ultimate Guide to Law Firm Partner Lateral Moves: Strategies to Secure Your Next Role and Maximize Success

Navigating the legal job market as a partner or senior attorney can be daunting. Many attorneys, whether they have busin....

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Partner-Level Transitions: What Law Firms Look for and How to Stand Out

Over my 25-year career, I have learned some important lessons about how law firms hire partners laterally. As the first ....

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How Senior Attorneys Can Make a Lateral Move Without a Book of Business

For senior associates and income partners inside law firms without a portable book of business, the path to finding a ne....

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Why Business Plans Matter for Attorneys on the Partner Track

In my over 25 years of experience in legal recruitment, I have had the privilege of facilitating hundreds of partner pla....

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BCG's Top 10 Reasons Partners Should Move During a Recession

Lateral partner hiring is resilient in even the worst economic conditions. Thus, despite the current credit crunch, lat....

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How Law Firms and Other Hiring Organizations Can Determine if an Attorney Can Be Managed

If you are part of a law firm or company looking to hire an attorney, you need to know whether the attorney can be manag....

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Why Law Firms Do Not Like to Hire Attorneys From Most Practice Settings Other Than Law Firms

Listen to This Podcast on: Listen to Why Law Firms Do Not Like to Hire Attorneys From Most Practice Settings Other T....

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Every Attorney’s Biggest Weakness is Their Need to Feel Important and Loved

Listen to This Podcast on: Listen to Every Attorney’s Biggest Weakness is Their Need to Feel Important and Loved P....

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Why You Should Never Give Up Your Law Firm Job Search: Lessons in Law Firm Job Search from an Abandoned Bangkok Street Puppy, Two Attorney Crystal Meth Addicts and an Attorney Computer Repairman

Listen to This Podcast on:Giving up your search is the most serious mistake you can make.Many people are not reaching th....

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Ten Reasons You Will Never Be in Control Over Your Legal Career if You Work in a Law Firm

Listen to This Podcast on:Many attorneys believe that if they do well in law school, get a good job and work hard, they ....

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