In this practical and timely episode, Harrison Barnes explains how to recognize the right moment to make a lateral move—and why timing can make or break your legal career. Learn the signals that indicate it’s time to leave, when firms are most receptive to hiring, and how to avoid common traps that stall growth. Harrison offers insider guidance to help attorneys make strategic, well-timed transitions.
Podcast Highlights:
Key signs it’s time to consider a lateral move
The best stages in your legal career to switch firms
Why waiting too long—or jumping too soon—can harm your trajectory
How hiring cycles and economic trends affect lateral opportunities
Tips to position yourself as a top candidate when the time is right
