 
				
			Government Attorneys: Strategies To Elevate Your Biglaw Prospects
Explore key strategies for government attorneys aiming to strengthen their Biglaw career prospects.
 
				
			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.
 
				
			A new proposal would let wealthy foreign nationals secure an opportunity for a U.S. green card with a $1 million 'gift' to the government, sparking legal and ethical debate.
 
				
			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?
 
				
			Enhance your legal skills to advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence.
 
				
			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.
 
				
			If you are a government attorney considering a move to private practice within the next year or so, it would behoove you to take a more strategic approach.
 
				
			In recent years, AI has moved beyond speculation in the legal industry. What used to be hypothetical is now very real.
 
				
			Growing recognition of a business imperative for ESG has sharply increased demand for environmental attorneys.
 
				
			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?
 
				
			We congratulate our colleagues on their success and urge any attorneys considering a lateral move to reach out to them.