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It is one of the most important decisions you make as you will spend more time at work and with your coworkers than with your family. Practicing law in the right firm or company can be life-giving.

Laterals

Landing your first job at a law firm is thrilling. The first four years at your firm are critical as you develop and hone your skills. After a few years, you may discern that you’ve outgrown what you thought was the “perfect fit.” Over time, you conclude that moving to a firm would be a wise decision for various reasons:

A culture in sync with your style in which you can flourish personally and professionally.
A well-defined mentoring and strategic business development program that will prepare you to excel in the future.
Moving where there is an established expertise and reputable practice team which will allow you to prosper in your defined niche area of law.

Partners/Shareholders

Building a thriving legal practice requires an immense amount of energy, focus and hard work. Pivoting to a new firm may become imperative for the following reasons:

Over time, your practice is expanding, your clients have increased legal needs which requires additional access to associates, paralegals, and legal staff.
Another firm provides a national and/or specialized platform needed to further market and build credibility to your legal practice.
Expanding into an untapped geographic region allows your legal practice to gain new market share.
Switching the compensation plan structure aligns with your strengths.
Improving access to advanced resources such as IT, marketing, and back-office support.

In House Counsel

Leaving a law firm to work proactively with one client is an exciting and important decision. Ensuring that you are selecting the right In House Counsel role is just as important as selecting the right firm to launch your career. Each company has their own unique culture so the choice to move into In House Counsel is as important the selection of the firm where you first started your career First Chair will provide options that are in your best interest, align with your values and career goals whether you are seeking your first in house role, are exploring other in house roles or are switching firms.

"Mara is the consummate professional and finds matches so both sides are happy. She listens well to the needs of her clients and does an excellent job of matching your needs with the potential employer's needs. She gave me unique insights to both the job and the company, and was able to ensure that my biggest needs were met. I could not recommend anyone more wholeheartedly."

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