Yeah, there’s going to be attrition, because there’s some level of burnout, there’s some level of frustration with how long this is going on. And some people just want a change. And if you feel you’re not connected to an organization, it’s easier to make that move. But if you feel connected, it becomes harder. We want people to feel this is their home, that they’re mentored, that they’re given an opportunity to be successful.
— Jay Rothman, CEO of Foley & Lardner, in comments given during an interview with the American Lawyer, on what law firms can do in their battle against the Great Attrition. Rothman is a firm believer that the office may be a solution, but says that firms need to make sure they’re a safe destination for lawyers, and give them “good reasons” to return.
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