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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....

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....

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....

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....

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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Don’t Torture Yourself Post-Interview

Last week, I prepared a very qualified candidate for an interview for her 'dream job.' Sure, she was a little nervous ab....

What am I worth in 2010?

When lockstep was the golden rule, the question of 'What am I worth?' was never difficult.....

How Long is Too Long?

First, it depends on your recruiter and his/her time pressures, client needs, and other typical daily work demands.....

The Boutique Alternative

Most of my conversations with candidates involve whether or not they will be able to find a job in 2010....

Don’t Rely on your Acting Skills

Here in the Midwest, the economy is improving (finally!) and we are seeing more and more opportunities. This is great ne....

Do NOT Pass Up an Interview Just Because the Firm Is Not Footing the Bill

We all know this is a very tough job market for attorneys. There have been countless law firm layoffs and fewer openings....

A great tool to organize multi-step projects – MindManager

Almost every project you are going to work on involves multiple steps. The better you can organize and manage these mult....

Unemployed? STAY BUSY.

A year ago, if someone had told me that the vast majority of associate-level candidates I would see during 2009 were goi....

Consider Both the Specific Legal Market and the Cost of Living When Making a Geographic Move

Many of you probably read the title of this post, rolled your eyes into the back of your head and thought....

If the opportunity is right, it is worth the wait

At least once a week, I feel like I end up lecturing my candidates on being patient with respect to the firms with which....

Taking Charge of Your Mentoring Experience

Mentoring relationships are as old as the legal profession itself. In the earliest days of legal practice, mentoring and....

Don't Believe the Hype About "Exclusive" Job Openings

Lately, we've been hearing from candidates that they are receiving cold-calls from recruiters claiming to have 'exclusiv....

Everyone Go Home And Be Nice

A few weeks ago, I had the great fortune of attending a grade-school reunion in the same cafeteria in which I ate soggy ....

Tips for Effectively Utilizing Internal Contacts During Your Job Search

I decided to write this article after being asked by candidates, on a number of occasions, for my opinion on how to best....

Patience is a Virtue – Especially During Your Job Search

Over the last 12 months the legal market has shown signs of recovery from the recession. For the most part, lateral hiri....

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