The Lateral Lawyer: Opportunities and Pitfalls for the Law Firm Partner Switching Firms

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Moving from one law firm to another is the most significant career decision an attorney can make. In this tell-all book, seasoned legal recruiter Adam S. Weiss guides law firm partners—and aspiring partners—through the recruiting process.Using example situations and the experience gained from two decades as a lawyer and legal recruiter, the author explains exactly how you can receive the best possible lateral offers by creating the perfect market: one that makes firms compete for your practice.

The book addresses the following questions, among many others: Why is it a mistake to play hard-to-get with prospective firms? What do firms mean by "platform" and why should this matter to you? Full of concrete advice and accessible strategies this book is a must-read guide for lateral attorney candidates, hiring partners, firm recruiting staff and headhunters alike.

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