Amy Savage

Explore key strategies for government attorneys aiming to strengthen their Biglaw career prospects.

Discover Lateral Link's newly promoted leaders, shaping the future of legal recruiting in 2024.

Government attorneys stand at a unique juncture of opportunity in the private sector; understand why now is the prime time to consider a lateral move.

Year three of an administration is actually a great time to launch a lateral move to private practice.

Ideally, you will sail through the conflicts check. But if you hit a snag, having a credible recruiter on your side can be critical to bringing the process to a successful conclusion.

Might a new firm offer a better package?

A role at the cutting edge of transportation regulation. Work for an industry leader with a collaborative culture. Live in an ideally sized, low-cost city.

So what does this mean for the lateral market? In short, opportunity. We count more than 500 lateral moves in DC so far this year, and firms continue to hire at a strong pace.

When it comes time to join the private sector, SEC attorneys generally have appealing options.

Government practice enables attorneys to improve public policy and promote justice, contributing directly to our collective well-being. But for many attorneys, government practice will be just one phase of a longer, multifaceted career.

Virtual interviews have become the new normal during the pandemic -- and they come with their share of unique issues.

Are you considering a lateral move, but concerned that it is too late in the year to start your search?

You’ve spent hours researching firms, submitted scores of résumés, and now you have an interview. So what’s next?

It pays to carefully consider how bonuses and other factors should affect the timing of your move.

Know what you're getting yourself into before making any lateral decision.

Don’t pass up the perfect opportunity just because you hope to become more “marketable” in the future.