Market Intelligence
Lateral Attorney Movement in Texas: The Emerging Powerhouse
Texas is now the third most active lateral market in the US. We analyze what's driving the growth and which practice areas are seeing the most movement.
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Hiring Strategy
5 Questions Every Managing Partner Should Ask Their Search Firm
Most law firms evaluate search firms on relationships and track record. Here are the questions that actually predict placement quality.
Hiring Strategy
The Hidden Cost of a Bad Lateral Hire: A CFO's Perspective
Failed lateral hires cost 3-5x the initial guarantee. We break down the full financial impact that most firms don't account for.
Industry Trends
How AI Is Reshaping Legal Recruitment (And What It Can't Replace)
AI is transforming how search firms identify and evaluate lateral candidates. But the most critical parts of recruitment remain fundamentally human.
Market Intelligence
New York vs. London: Comparing the World's Two Largest Lateral Markets
We compare the lateral hiring dynamics in New York and London across practice areas, compensation structures, and candidate behavior patterns.
Industry Trends
The Data Behind Lateral Partner Retention: What Actually Works
48% of lateral partners leave their new firm within 5 years. We analyzed 2,000+ lateral moves to identify what separates successful integrations from failed ones.
Case Studies
How One AmLaw 100 Firm Built a Market-Leading ESG Practice in 18 Months
A case study in strategic lateral hiring: how data-driven candidate identification helped a top firm build a 12-attorney ESG practice from scratch.
Practice Areas
Patent Litigation Hiring in 2026: A Practice Area Deep Dive
Patent litigation remains the most active lateral hiring market. We break down which firms are growing, where the talent is moving, and what's driving the demand.
Hiring Strategy
Why the Best Lateral Candidates Never Hit the Open Market
By the time an attorney appears on a job board, the window has already closed. Here's how intelligence-led search identifies candidates 60-90 days earlier.
Market Intelligence
The Q1 2026 Lateral Market Report: Where Top Attorneys Are Moving
Our quarterly analysis of lateral attorney movement reveals shifting patterns across AmLaw 200 firms. Three practice areas are seeing unprecedented activity.