In this short Q&A video, top legal recruiter Harrison Barnes explains how attorneys can change practice areas without sacrificing seniority, compensation, or long-term career trajectory. He outlines the strategic moves that allow lawyers to pivot while preserving credibility and upward momentum.
Highlights:
Find the Overlap:How to identify transferable skills and adjacent practice areas that minimize the perceived “reset” risk.
Reframe Your Experience: Positioning prior matters, client exposure, and industry knowledge to justify lateral-level entry.
Protect Your Trajectory: Timing the move strategically—before you’re too senior—and targeting firms that value depth over strict practice labels.
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