Author name: Esquire

Many senior lawyers assume that a strong book of business is all they need to secure a lucrative lateral move.

In early 2025, layoffs are once again making headlines across Big Law. This isn’t just a repeat of the 2020

For every headline you see about a major lateral move—”Partner departs AmLaw 100 firm to join competitor”—there’s a months-long strategy

For years, major law firms concentrated their growth in traditional financial and legal hubs—New York, London, Chicago. But in 2025,

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

A strong book of business isn’t enough to guarantee success in a lateral move. Lawyers who thrive after switching firms

The legal job market is shifting, and not all practice areas are growing at the same pace. Law firms are

Firms like to believe their reputation is what keeps clients loyal. But the reality? Clients are loyal to the lawyers

Retention has become one of the biggest challenges for law firms in 2025. High compensation alone isn’t enough to keep

“Your name is the brand your clients trust.” Senior lawyers often find themselves at the heart of a critical truth: