Author name: Esquire

You won’t always hear it in a memo—but firms send quiet signals when they’re preparing to scale a practice group.

As we navigate through 2025, the legal industry is experiencing significant shifts in demand across various practice areas. These changes

When a senior lawyer starts exploring the market, most people assume it’s about money. But in the past year, we’ve

Every lawyer with a strong book of business likes to think their clients will follow them wherever they go. But

Most senior lawyers know they’ll need a business plan to go lateral. Fewer realize that firms use that plan as

In 2025, compensation still matters—but it’s not the whole story. We’ve seen senior lawyers turn down the highest offer on

It’s not just about who you hire—it’s about how you integrate them. According to a 2024 survey by Thomson Reuters,

At first glance, most lateral offers seem straightforward: base compensation, a draw, maybe a signing bonus. But if you stop

Most firms will tell you they support business development.But what does that actually mean? If you’re making a lateral move,

It’s a common belief that moving to a larger law firm guarantees enhanced support and resources for your practice. While