by Jennifer | Aug 27, 2026 | Business Plan
There was a time when becoming a partner at a law firm meant you would stay until death or retirement. But those days are long gone. Today, partners work more as free agents, and firms rely on lateral moves for growth and survival. And they’re getting more...
by Jennifer | Aug 15, 2026 | Business Plan
Many partners significantly undervalue their book of business, and that’s a problem that comes with a dollar sign attached to it. When partners shortchange their valuations, it in turn shortchanges their leverage, compensation, and the resources they need to serve...
by Jennifer | Jul 30, 2026 | Gillman Strategic Group
Confidentiality is part and parcel of being a lawyer. And while it’s part of the day-to-day with client matters, sensitive negotiations, and privileged communications, it’s also often a consideration if you’re considering a lateral move. From your current...
by Jennifer | Jul 29, 2026 | Gillman Strategic Group
We understand why partners wait months before reaching out to us. Picking up the phone to talk to a recruiter is a big step. A lot of rainmakers assume the call itself starts something they can’t stop. That concern makes sense, particularly if we acknowledge...
by Jennifer | Jun 30, 2026 | Lateral Partner Moves
If data tells a story, then Decipher Investigative Intelligence’s 2026 Annual Report tells a story of firms closing doors they once left open, of rainmakers who look better on paper than in practice, and of a lateral market that’s declining in volume but...
