+ FIRM PROSPECTS RESEARCH - 2025 REPORT
2025 Group Moves Report
A Year of Strategic Shifts and Bold Expansions
In 2025, the lateral market wasn’t just active—it was front-loaded and tactical. With 39% of all moves occurring in the first quarter, firms that moved early set the pace for the rest of the year.
Our comprehensive report tracks the flow of talent across the country, highlighting:
- The Power Players: Why Reed Smith, Crowell & Moring, and Perkins Coie dominated the headlines.
- Practice Area Trends: How Litigation and IP became the primary engines of group movement.
- Geographic Evolution: A deep dive into New York’s continued dominance and the 15+ new office openings fueled by group acquisitions.
- The Record Breakers: Analysis of the year’s largest move—the 40-attorney shift that shook the industry in August.
Download your copy today to unlock actionable insights into the hiring strategies of the nation’s top law firms and how to garner your competitive edge in the legal space.