For Attorneys
Your lateral move, handled with complete discretion.
We place lateral associates, partners, and counsel at leading firms across every major market. Whether you are exploring options or ready to move, we work entirely on your timeline and entirely in confidence.
"Your information is never shared with any firm or employer without your express permission."
Who we work with
Lateral Associates
Associates at all levels evaluating platform fit, compensation, practice group quality, or work-life balance at peer firms or firms above their current level.
Partners & Counsel
Partners and counsel with portable business assessing whether a new platform will support their practice, client relationships, and long-term trajectory.
Counsel Transitions
Attorneys moving from associate to counsel track, or counsel considering a move to partnership-track positions at firms where the path is clearer.
In-House Transitions
Attorneys exploring a move from private practice to in-house roles, or returning from in-house to a firm platform.
How the process works
Every step is controlled by you. Nothing moves forward without your direction.
Confidential Consultation
We begin with a private conversation — no forms, no databases, no exposure. We learn your goals, your practice, your compensation expectations, and what the right move actually looks like for you. Nothing moves forward without your direction.
Market Assessment
We identify firms and opportunities that match your practice area, seniority, compensation requirements, and platform preferences. We benchmark your compensation against current market data and advise on positioning before any introduction is made.
Targeted Outreach
We approach only the firms you have approved, with materials you have reviewed. We do not blast resumes. Every introduction is precise, deliberate, and made only with your explicit permission.
Offer & Negotiation Support
When offers come in, we help you evaluate them — compensation structure, partnership track, billing requirements, client portability, and cultural fit. We stay with you through the negotiation and transition.
Common questions
Will my current firm find out I am looking?
No. We never contact any firm or share your name, resume, or any identifying information without your explicit permission. Every step of the process is controlled by you.
Do I need to have portable business to work with you?
Not necessarily. Portable business is relevant for partner-level searches, but lateral associate and counsel placements are based on credentials, experience, and practice area fit — not book of business.
What markets do you cover?
We work nationally across all major legal markets — New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Boston, San Francisco, Miami, and beyond.
Is there a fee to candidates?
No. Our fees are paid by the hiring firm. There is no cost to you at any point in the process.
How long does a lateral search typically take?
It varies by practice area, seniority, and market conditions. Some searches move quickly — weeks. Others take several months. We will give you an honest assessment based on your specific situation.
Ready to explore your options?
There is no obligation and no exposure. A confidential conversation costs you nothing — and gives you a clear picture of what the market looks like for your practice.