When a senior lawyer starts exploring the market, most people assume it’s about money.
But in the past year, we’ve heard something else more often:
“The firm hasn’t evolved with my practice.”
“I feel boxed in by internal politics.”
“We’ve outgrown each other.”
According to recent survey data and what we’re hearing every day:
🔹 Comp is a factor—but not the driver
🔹 Strategic misalignment, origination limits, and cultural drift are the real catalysts
🔹 Lawyers want more control over how they grow—not just how they bill
The firms that win in 2025 will be the ones that offer more than a platform.
They offer clarity, flexibility, and room to build.
