Turnover is a fact of the legal profession. Most lawyers will change firms — or law departments, or government agencies, or faculties — at some point along the way. Talent flows to its best use and sometimes that means a change of scenery.
And while carrying a huge book of business to a rival across the street could engender some bad blood, most lateral moves are handled amicably. A former attorney means a future referral, or co-counsel, or client.
On the other hand…
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One of our lawyers quit our firm to go work for another firm. This was her going away cake today. pic.twitter.com/3ue0xfkhHn
— Sara Spector (@Miriam2626) March 14, 2024
Pretty sure this is all in good fun. Hopefully.
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