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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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States With No General Bar Reciprocity: What Attorneys Need to Know | BCG Attorney Search

Bar reciprocity—also known as admission on motion—is a critical consideration for attorneys planning to relocate, expand their practice across state lines, or pursue new career opportunities in different jurisdictions. Understanding which states offer reciprocity and which do not can significant....

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Law Firm Culture: How to Identify, Compare, and Thrive in the Right Environment

Executive SummaryLaw firm culture profoundly shapes attorney satisfaction, retention, and advancement. With associate attrition fluctuating between 18–26% in recent years and major gaps in work-life norms across firm types, aligning with the right culture is a career-critical decision.....

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Why Lawyers at Every Stage Struggle: The Hidden Costs of Lacking Focus in Your Legal ....

In the cutthroat arena of legal careers, where specialization is the currency of success, indecision can derail even the most promising paths. Whether you're a law student frozen during OCI interviews, a new attorney fresh off the bar exam juggling mismatched clerkships, or an experienced lawyer in ....

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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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The Role of Emotional and Social Intelligence in Your Career

Several years ago, Malcolm Gladwell, the author of The Tipping Point, penned a second wildly popular book entitled, Blin....

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Dear Petunia Partner: Practical Advice for the Everyday Lawyer (Installment #4)

I am pleased to introduce you to Petunia Partner, a lovely figment of my imagination and my homage to all of the wonderf....

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The Five Toughest Questions Attorneys Face When Considering Making a Later Move to a New Law Firm

I've never liked speed bumps. Growing up in a family of car lovers and auto racers, I like to think that I was born for....

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Geography and the Job Search

It is easy for attorneys to conclude that today's legal market sucks. There has been a pandemic of layoffs, sending cou....

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To Boutique or Not to Boutique

Moving from a large general practice firm to a smaller boutique environment requires a good deal of forethought and may ....

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Ambivalence at the Top: What the New York Senate Race Teaches Us About the Lateral Process

I heard somewhere that it takes more energy for a boxer to throw a punch that misses its mark than to land a punch. That....

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''If You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It'': Yogi-ism's for Tough Times

Most of us remember that famous Yogi Berra quote: ''If you come to a fork in the road, take it!'' Earlier this week, I ....

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Dangers of Negotiating Your Offer in a Down Market

''Go on, take the money and run''-Steve Miller Band....

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Dear Petunia Partner: Practical Advice for the Everyday Lawyer (Installment #3)

I am pleased to introduce you to Petunia Partner, a lovely figment of my imagination and my homage to all of the wonderf....

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Economic Seasons

It's springtime here in Mill Valley, California, and over the last few days the fruit trees have been quietly erupting i....

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Keeping A Level Head In These Crazy Times And Preparing For The Worst Case Scenario

Every day seems to bring news of yet another firm laying off employees. Many attorneys are wondering if their firm or th....

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Turning To Plan B

The media has tremendous power to magnify economic trends and alter our perceptions. In a world of 24/7 news coverage, w....

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No, You Should Not Quit Your Job before Securing a New One

The other day, I received a call from a junior litigation associate looking to make a move from top law in Chicago. We s....

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To Snuggie TM... or Not To Snuggie TM: Finding Warmth and Humor in a Chaotic Legal Market

Does the ad below look inviting to you? Have you been reading about the soaring success rate of the SnuggieTM? Did frien....

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Whirligig of Time

This is undoubtedly an unpopular question for a legal recruiter to ask, but why are you an attorney?....

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