2025 AmLaw 200 Lateral Hiring Report 
Gain Competitive Insights into Lateral Hiring Trends Across AmLaw 200 Firms

The legal talent market isn't just recovering; it's evolving. Our latest analysis of the AmLaw 200 reveals a landscape defined by strategic shifts: Partner hiring has hit a five-year high, and Counsel roles are expanding at a record pace.

From Kirkland & Ellis’s continued dominance to the surge in government-to-firm transitions in D.C., the 2025 Lateral Hiring Report provides the granular data you need to benchmark your firm’s growth against the industry’s top performers.

Key takeaways:

• A "Senior-Heavy" Market Pivot: Lateral hiring hit a 5-year peak for both Partners (3,009) and Counsel (1,974), signaling a massive strategic shift toward hiring experienced talent with immediate revenue potential.

• Litigation as the Strategic Anchor: Litigation dominated the 2025 landscape, accounting for 26% of all partner hires, as firms bulked up on counter-cyclical practices to hedge against market volatility.

• The Government-to-Firm Pipeline: Federal agencies are the new talent goldmine; 9% of all partner hires—and nearly 20% of counsel hires—transitioned directly from government roles, led by the DOJ and U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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