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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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Choosing a Recruiter for Your Lateral Partner Search

In this challenging economy, lateral associate hiring is down overall while there is an active market for lateral partne....

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Top Four Questions for Partners to Ask When Making a Lateral Move: Economic Considerations to Consider

Attorneys considering a lateral move should ask themselves several questions, such as: is this the right time for a move....

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Two-Tier or Not Two-Tier? The Equity Partnership Dichotomy

One of the most pronounced trends among the nation's top law firms in the past 10 years is that most firms — the overw....

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Partners, Be Bold!

''Fortune Favors the Bold!''Quoted more often than followed, Virgil's immortal phrase rings truer now than ever as a sou....

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Top 20 Questions Law Firm Partners Should Ask Themselves When Considering a Lateral Move

These are challenging times for law firms. There is great uncertainty in our financial markets. This in turn is making....

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Partner Q&A in the Wake of Wall Street's Collapse and its Ripple Effect on The Street

Wall Street's financial troubles are distressing not only to firms in New York City, which rely heavily upon financial i....

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The Importance of Portable Business

If you are a senior associate, Of Counsel, or partner, how important is portable business when making a move to another ....

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Finding a New Home for Your Practice

Anyone who reads the professional announcements in this publication knows that partner movement is a reality. No matter ....

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Are You Searching for a New Career Opportunity? Tips for Finding Greener Pastures

You are a partner at a solid firm, where you generate a respectable book of business on an annual basis. You feel your c....

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Navigating the Challenges of Partner-Level Law Firm Transitions: Tips for a Smooth Transition

Law firms across the country are now more than ever focused on strategic planning for growth and expansion in a legal ma....

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Avoid Partner Search Pitfalls: A Law Firm Hiring Guide

How to Evaluate the Veracity of Information from Partner Candidates Although it is uncommon, recruiters handling partner....

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Transition Your Portable Business To The Next Level: Tips and Strategies

Moving your practice to another firm is a serious task that requires your careful attention to detail, your ability to i....

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Partner Placement Strategies for Enhancing Client Relationships

Many of the most successful recruiters do not spend their time cold calling or submitting candidates to law firms. Often....

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How to Research Law Firm Partner Placements: Strategies & Tips

Research is obviously a key ingredient to placing any attorney into a suitable law firm, but this is particularly the ca....

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Navigating the Challenges of Transitioning to a New Law Firm: An Overview of Common Issues Faced by Partners

SummaryMaking the transition from an established law firm to a new one can be daunting for partners and a difficult deci....

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