Archive for April 2026

Changing law firms is a major career move, and the compensation conversation is often the most stressful part of the process. Many attorneys either undersell themselves or accept the first offer without pushing back, which can cost them significantly over the long run. It’s not just about salary. Total compensation, bonus structures, and career trajectory…

Attorney turnover is one of the most expensive problems a law firm can face. When a lawyer leaves, they take clients, institutional knowledge, and billable hours with them. Replacing a single attorney can easily cost hundreds of thousands of dollars once you account for recruiting, onboarding, and the ramp-up time for someone new.  The thing…

Hiring at a law firm isn’t like hiring anywhere else. The stakes are high, the roles are specialized, and a bad hire can cost your firm months of lost productivity. That’s why your interview process can’t be a formality. It needs to be intentional, consistent, and built around the kind of talent your firm actually…

The legal industry built its culture around physical presence. Law firms measured commitment in office hours, and face-to-face interaction was the standard for client work, collaboration, and hiring. Remote work upended that model quickly. What started as a crisis-era solution has since reshaped how firms attract candidates, evaluate talent, and structure their teams. Understanding those…

Every law firm wants to hold onto its best people. But lateral movement among attorneys, including experienced associates, senior counsel, and even equity partners, is more common than it’s ever been. Whether it’s a first-year associate testing the market or a high-billing partner fielding competing offers, the decision to leave rarely comes out of nowhere.…

Hiring the right attorneys isn’t just about posting a job and waiting to see who applies. The legal industry is competitive, and the firms that consistently land top talent treat hiring as a strategic function, not an afterthought. If your current process feels slow, inconsistent, or like it keeps producing the wrong fits, it’s worth…

Hiring an attorney isn’t like filling any other open role. The legal profession runs on reputation, fit, and timing, and law firms have to navigate all three carefully. Whether you’re replacing a departing associate or building out a new practice group, the process typically takes longer than most managing partners expect. Knowing what drives that…