Should You Make a Lateral Move Before Making Partner? Pros and Cons

Attorney hands weighing lateral move before partnership. Hands holding up 'Yes' and 'No' signs with 'Maybe' in the middle.

If you’re considering a lateral move before making partner, you’re not alone. Picture this: It’s 2 a.m., and one of our candidates is still at their desk, staring at a contract draft that needs to be perfect by morning. Their phone buzzes with a LinkedIn message from a recruiter: “Opportunity at a top firm. Partner […]

The Rising Wave of Associate Salaries: Analyzing the Impact on the Legal Industry in 2023

Legal Industry in 2023

An insightful recent examination of associate remuneration has unveiled a striking surge in first-year associate pay packets since 2021. As of the onset of 2023, the median base salary for a first-year associate touched the landmark of $200,000, a noteworthy escalation of $35,000 (+21.2%) from 2021. The figures also underscore the diverse effects of these […]

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