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 We accelerate Our Client’s and Candidate’s Goals by Aligning their Interests, Identifying Synergies and Creating Market Opportunities.

For 10+ years, we have placed corporate defense law partners, groups, and opened offices at sophisticated corporate law firms of 100 to 1,000+ around the United States and have an 85% retention rate. Although we are loyal to a few select law firm clients, we typically are approached by partners and groups, assist them via our Proven Process and successfully place them in a new law firm that matches their wants, needs and long term goals.

We will work with Corporate Law Partners with portable client business of $200,000 – $20+ million and bill rates of $200-$1,200 an hour. Our successful Track Record and Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment allows us to provide partner candidates with an efficient process and candid conversation whereby we explain the potential options.

Setting expectations of timing for law partners is critical for endurance when starting. The recruiting process for lateral partners typically lasts 6-9 months. 3 months or less is an exception and 1-3 years is not uncommon.

For more information on the Lateral Process, our Testimonials, our Case Studies, The Law Firm Leadership Podcast, see below.

 

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Testimonials

Chris has served as a recruiter for our Firm for several years. He has invested his own time to really get to know our Firm, its culture, and our lawyers. He has displayed both discretion and integrity throughout our relationship and I am happy to recommend his services.
Chairman of an Atlanta 180 Attorney Corporate Defense Law Firm

We were a group of 7 and needed a new home for our clients. Chris made the process easy. Even though we came across conflicts and dodged a bullet or two, I am very happy with the results.
Kansas Litigation Group

Chris was awesome. He helped me sort out my options of law firms since I wanted to be less involved in deals, team and firm management, and do more of what I wanted to do while slowing down. It’s been a great succession plan.

Florida M&A Boutique Firm

I found and read Chris’ book Lateral Moves and from there Chris held my hand in a tough situation and helped me land in a wonderful law firm for me and my team.

New York Trust & Estates Law Partner

I’ve worked with other headhunters at other times. I’m really glad this worked out with you particularly. Its been really special working with you and getting to know you.

New York Tax & Sovereign Wealth Law Partner

My wife and I just had our first child and wanted to move back to Columbus, Ohio from Chicago. Chris made it easy.

Chicago Public Finance Partner

I didn’t understand the lateral move process but after talking with Chris and learning my options I was able to land at another law firm that allowed complete flexibility and doubled my compensation.

Ohio IP Patent Partner

Chris helped me get back to what I loved doing most at an impressive law firm.
Texas Immigration Senior Counsel

Cases

Law Partner Recruiting

Litigation Group Case Study

An Office Managing Partner with a team of 6 attorneys was faced with increasing client conflicts at his current firm. He approached The Lion Group to explore law firm options.
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Middle Market M&A Boutique Law Firm

The Managing Partner of a Middle Market M&A Boutique with 2 attorneys wanted to begin transitioning to retirement and be acquired. She approached The Lion Group to explore law firm options.
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Estate Planning & Elder Law Group

A Estate Planning & Elder Law Partner with a team of 3 attorneys & 2 paralegals were at a small Long Island Law Firm faced with going concern issues. He read our Lateral Moves: A Guide for Partners and Law Firms and then approached The Lion Group to explore law firm options.
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Corporate Immigration Law Partner

A Corporate Immigration Partner was forced to look for a new home after the merger of his law firm. He approached The Lion Group to explore law firm options.
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Patent Income Partner

A Patent Income Partner served the clients of a Senior Partner who recently retired for over 10 years. The Income Partner spoke with The Lion Group curious about what options were available to her.
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Privacy and IP Litigation Partner

A Senior Privacy & IP Litigation Partner was nearing retirement age but did not want to stop practicing law. He approached The Lion Group to explore law firm options.
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Medical Malpractice and General Liability Partner

A Medical Malpractice & General Liability Partner was at a North East regional law firm. Her practice was quickly outgrowing her firm. She approached The Lion Group to explore law firm options.
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Public Finance Partner

A Diverse Partner in Chicago had a self-sufficient Public Finance practice with Illinois clients. He and his wife recently had their first child and wanted to move back to his home town (Columbus, OH) for family support.
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Senior Immigration Counsel

A top US Immigration Law Boutique known for its technology and large clients were growing and in need of specific experienced corporate immigration talent.
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Podcasts

Ep: 39 Stewart Hirsch on Building Relational Equity

Ep: 39 Stewart Hirsch on Building Relational Equity

Stewart Hirsch on Building Relational Equity Listen & Subscribe to this Podcast | Read & Download the Transcribed Episode     ***To Download the PDF Transcript, click here***  I interviewed Stewart Hirsch | Managing Director of Strategic...

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Ep: 36 Shauna Bryce on Legal Career Transitions

Ep: 36 Shauna Bryce on Legal Career Transitions

Shauna Bryce on Legal Career Transitions Listen & Subscribe to this Podcast | Read & Download the Transcribed Episode ***To Download the PDF Transcript, click here*** (Look in the top right corner and click on the three dots to download.) I interviewed Shauna...

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Ep: 30 Kent Zimmermann on Law Firm Merger Insights

Ep: 30 Kent Zimmermann on Law Firm Merger Insights

Kent Zimmermann of Zeughauser Group on Law Firm Merger Insights Listen & Subscribe to this Podcast | Read & Download the Transcribed Episode     ***To Download the PDF Transcript, click here*** (Look in the top right corner and click on the three...

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Jeremy Fudge on Deloitte UK Alliance with BAL

Jeremy Fudge on Deloitte UK Alliance with BAL

Ep: 27 Jeremy Fudge on Berry Appleman & Leiden Alliance with Deloitte UK Listen & Subscribe to this Podcast | Read & Download the Transcribed Episode ***To Download the PDF Transcript, click here*** (Look in the top right corner and click on the three...

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Ep: 23 Andrew Glincher on Leadership and Values

Ep: 23 Andrew Glincher on Leadership and Values

Andrew Glincher, CEO & Managing Partner of Nixon Peabody, on Leadership and Values Listen & Subscribe to this Podcast | Read & Download the Transcribed Episode ***To Download the PDF Transcript, click here*** (Look in the top right corner and click on the...

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Tom Clay on Law Firm Merger Combinations

Tom Clay on Law Firm Merger Combinations

Ep: 15 Tom Clay   Spoke to Law Firm Merger Combinations Insights and Wisdom Listen & Subscribe to this Podcast | Read & Download the Transcribed Episode ***To Download the Transcript of this Audio, click here*** (Look in the top right corner and click on the...

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Ep: 13 James Fisher Managing Partner of FisherBroyles

Ep: 13 James Fisher Managing Partner of FisherBroyles

James Fisher Discusses his Cloud-Based Model, Leveraging Technology and Talent and Training Young Lawyers   Interview with James Fisher Managing Partner of FisherBroyles Listen & Subscribe to this Podcast | Read & Download the Transcript     ***To...

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