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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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Recent Law School Graduates: How to Hunt for a Permanent Legal Job and Get Help

It's November. The season is changing from fall to winter. First-year associates have just started their full-time legal....

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INTERVIEW 101: When Did "Type A" Become "Too Much"?

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereOn a recent Thursday night in October, my....

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Adam Levin Joins Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP as Partner in Los Angeles, CA

Summaru: Adam Levin is a partner at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP Law Firm in Los Angeles, California. He specializes ....

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How Amar Thakur Used His Legal Skills to Support Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP's Intellectual Property Practice

When Amar Thakur graduated from law school back in 1995, he initially wanted to go into business law but ended up going ....

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Former Aerospace Engineer Andrei Iancu Argues Successful Patent Cases: A Success Story

Andrei Iancu, a prominent patent and intellectual property attorney, has had a storied career, taking him from satellite....

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Partner Arturo J. Gonzalez Joins Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Francisco, CA

SummaryPartner Arturo J Gonzalez, of Morrison Foerster LLP in San Francisco, CA, is an expert litigator, who focuses on ....

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Paul Hastings Janofsky Walker's Barbara L Johnson: A Partner Making a Difference in Washington DC

SummaryBarbara L. Johnson is a partner at Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker's Washington DC office. Johnson focuses her pr....

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Intellectual Property Lawyer J Bennett Clark Delivering Courtroom Savvy at Senniger Powers

SummaryIntellectual property (IP) law is an ever-evolving field, and J. Bennett Clark's expertise was invaluable to the ....

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How to Write an Effective Business Plan for Becoming a Partner

SummaryCreating a successful partner business plan requires detailed research and a thorough understanding of your firm'....

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Partnership In Decline: How Law Firms Are Responding to the Decreasing Interest In Becoming a Partner

Law firms have traditionally prided themselves on making partner a priority. This has been a key focus for firms ever si....

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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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5 Tips for Attorney Well-Being and Job Satisfaction: How to Achieve Bliss at the Legal Profession

I. IntroductionI admit that the phrase ''happy lawyer'' seems like an oxymoron and is likely to induce snickers and scof....

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Cynthia H. Cwik: Latham & Watkins Partner in San Diego, CA - Expert Legal Support

Cynthia Cwik already knew what she wanted to do at an age when most of her peers were still trying to decide if the East....

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Managing Partner Darren Gardner of Minter Ellison's San Francisco Office | SEO Strategies for Law Firm Growth

Minter Ellison , the only Australian law firm with an office in the United States, has experienced significant success i....

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How to Fill the Gaps in Your Business | BCG Search Article

Bob Wade, a healthcare partner at Baker & Daniels in Indiana, discusses with BCG his move from an in-house position back....

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