What Percentage Should You Ask for Bringing a Client to a BigLaw Firm Like Skadden?

Description

In this short Q&A video, top legal recruiter Harrison Barnes explains what percentage an attorney should ask for when bringing a client to a BigLaw firm like Skadden. He discusses how origination credit, compensation structures, and internal firm politics can affect what attorneys receive for introducing valuable business.

Highlights:

• Origination Credit Rules Vary by Firm: Why the percentage an attorney receives often depends on the firm’s compensation system, culture, and internal policies.
• Bringing in a Client Does Not Always Mean Full Credit: How shared relationships, partner involvement, and firm politics can affect how much credit or compensation you actually receive.
• The Real Issue Is Long-Term Leverage: Why attorneys should think beyond a single percentage and consider how client control, internal standing, and future business development affect their career.