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The 33% rule has the advantage of being simple, and it makes for a reasonable starting point. But to really know whether you are capturing a fair share of the value you create, it’s important to consider some other factors.

Ideally, you will sail through the conflicts check. But if you hit a snag, having a credible recruiter on your side can be critical to bringing the process to a successful conclusion.

Our hosts cover all the happenings in the ever-changing legal industry.

Although secondary market expansion may have been the defining story of 2022, we expect this trend to continue in 2023. The window remains open to partners making a lateral move to a secondary city.

As a former Biglaw attorney, I have great empathy for lawyers who are feeling this way. But as a legal recruiter, I urge you to try your best not to quit before finding a new job.

Fortunately, Biglaw and in-house are not the only options. Attorneys who are tired of Biglaw life should also consider a different alternative: boutique and midsize law firms.

As the saying goes, 'time kills all deals,' and this rings especially true in the world of legal hiring.

Might a new firm offer a better package?

Roughly half of Am Law 200 firms have mandatory retirement, with most specifying ages in the range of 63 to 68.

So many candidates have the misconception that it’s best to wait until January. Allow me to address some of the main objections I hear to starting a fall lateral search.