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If you are a lawyer considering moving to another state, plan your job search before entering the market. Employers will evaluate not only your qualifications, but also your reasons for relocating, your ability to practice in the new jurisdiction, your ties to the area, and the likelihood that you will remain there. Potential employers will want to understand why you are relocating, so prepare a short, credible explanation. A move to a place where you have previously lived or

If you are a partner considering a move, your portable book of business will be one of the most important metrics prospective firms evaluate. Unlike associate hiring, partner recruiting is not typically based on skill set alone. Firms generally seek accretive partners whose practices create meaningful synergies for both the firm and the partner. Achieving that win-win requires you to understand your practice and participate proactively in the process. Before going to market

A lateral move can expand your practice—or create avoidable risk. What you do before an offer often matters as much as the strength of your book of business. These ten principles will help you navigate the process with discretion, credibility and a clear view of whether the new firm is right for you. 1. Protect your professional reputation throughout the process. Never speak ill of your current or former employers—or anyone else. Frame your reasons for seeking a new firm

As law firms and other legal employers welcome new associates this month, it is worth remembering that not every new lawyer had a legal role model before law school. Helping new lawyers succeed requires far more than technical training and a two-day orientation. I like to share these five practical rules with new lawyers and then build on them as new lawyers gain experience. 1. Know Who Your Client Is. In addition to the clients who engage your firm, learn to recognize y

Key points: Before leaving a stagnant role, first test whether it can be redesigned by seeking stretch work, reconnecting the job to meaningful interests, clarifying advancement goals with trusted advisors, and building a broader network of mentors and champions.