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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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Remote vs. Hybrid vs. In-Office Work: A Comprehensive Guide for Legal Job Seekers and Law Firms

SUMMARY: Law firms face many considerations when deciding between an office-based vs. remote work model, such as overhea....

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What You Need to Know About Leaving Law Firms

This article provides insight into why attorneys depart from big law firms. These reasons include an unrealistic workloa....

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The Art of Listening: Why Lawyers Must Listen to Their Clients

Most people would agree that good communication is key to any successful relationship. The lawyer-client relationship is....

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The Ultimate Guide to Retirement Plans for Lawyers

When you are a law student or a young lawyer, it is important to start thinking about retirement. Retirement may seem a ....

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Understanding Law Firm Compensation: How to Earn a Good Salary as an Attorney

If you're a law student or an attorney looking for a new opportunity in the legal industry, it's important to un....

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Surviving Your First Year as an Attorney: Tips and Strategies

It’s no secret that the first year of law school is tough. But what about the first year of being an attorney? That ca....

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The Most Common Excuses That Attorneys Give For Failing In Their Careers And Why Each Of Them Is Wrong

There was a prominent story in the news recently about a famous actor from the 1990s who had been spotted in Los Angeles....

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

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Why You Will Never Succeed at Practicing Law Until You Understand This One Thing

One of the most persistent misunderstandings of attorneys is why they are not more successful in practicing law. Whether....

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The One Easy Fix That Will Make You Happy Practicing Law

Regardless of who you are, everyone needs encouragement—and attorneys are no exception.Since you (presumably) spend th....

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The #1 Weakness That Holds Attorneys Back in Their Careers and Lives

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What to Do if You Are Fired as an Attorney from a Law Firm (or Worried You Are Going to Lose Your Job)

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How Any Senior Attorney with No Business Can Get a Job in a Law Firm

Listen to This Podcast on:Listen to How Any Senior Attorney with No Business Can Get a Job in a Law Firm PodcastOne of t....

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Why Lawyers Are Unhappy: Breaking Free from the Wrong Career Narrative

When my oldest daughter was four years old, she was attending a small preschool run out of the rental house of an aging ....

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Why Your Reasons for Wanting to Move Law Firms Are Likely the Wrong Reasons: The Number One Reason Attorneys Should Switch Law Firms

In order to experience any form of meaningful success inside of a law firm, you need to protect your brand and be define....

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