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

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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 […]

What To Do When The Partner Track Closes

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For senior associates up for partner, firms have become increasingly focused on business potential and less so on an associate’s ability to outclass others in the courtroom or at the negotiating table. In the days of yore, the partner track in Biglaw was oftentimes a reward for consistent competence and professionalism. In an era of […]

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