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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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Why Law Firm Attorneys With More than Five Years of Experience Need to Think About Getting Portable Business Now

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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When is it too Late for an Attorney to Switch Practice Areas?

I was wondering if it is too late for me to switch practice areas. I currently am a senior tax associate (8th year) at o....

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How to Hold On To Your Law Firm Attorney Job in a Tight Legal Market

The days of absolute job security are gone for the time being. Many large law firms continue to lay off associates, and ....

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At What Point Does a Lawyer's Experience Outweigh Their Law School Grades, Law School and Class Rank

Grades play a part in a great many hiring decisions. However, the weight they are given depends on the particular firm i....

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Seven Years Without Making Partner: What Now?

It is hard to tell based on your question whether you are anticipating the possibility of not making partner someday, or....

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Should an Attorney Choose a Small or Large Law Firm to Work in?

The recent Madoff ponzi scheme, the similar ponzi scheme of the Dreier law firm and the complete meltdown of Blagojevich....

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Will Doing a Legal Clerkship Enhance My Marketability as an Attorney?

A state court clerkship will generally enhance your marketability if you are planning on working in the state where you ....

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When is the Best Time for an Attorney to Make a Lateral Move Between Law Firms

Listen to the Full Podcast by Harrison Barnes About This TopicAt least once during their careers, most attorneys think t....

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What Attorneys Need to Do if They Are Laid Off from a Law Firm Job

Being out of work is frustrating, for sure, and the feeling that there is nothing you can do to change your current situ....

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What Law Firm Attorneys Should Do if they Do Not Make Partner in their Law Firms: What You Need to Do Now

It is hard to tell based on your question whether you are anticipating the possibility of not making partner someday, or....

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The BCG Attorney Search Law Firm Layoff Tracker

The BCG Attorney Search Law Firm Layoff Tracker is a tool that tracks and updates information on law firm layoffs in the....

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