2025 Q1 Lateral Hiring Trends Report

AmLaw 200 firms are shifting hiring strategies amid post-election turbulence, government downsizing, and economic uncertainty. Are you keeping up?

What You'll Discover in the Report:

• How Trump’s federal agency cuts led to a surge in government employees moving to law firms, with certain firms benefiting the most.
• Partner hiring is increasing, while associate hiring is decreasing, as firms focus on senior talent.
• Litigation is decreasing while corporate work is increasing, indicating a shift in focus for 2025.

• Former SEC, DOJ, and U.S. Attorney’s Office employees are highly sought after as firms prepare for trade and enforcement challenges.

The Data in this Report Will Help You:

• Anticipate hiring trends before your competitors.
• Benchmark your firm’s strategy against the Am Law 200.
• Identify high-value talent pools (e.g., ex-government partners).

Download Firm Prospects’ 2025 Q1 Lateral Hiring Report to reveal the trends reshaping legal talent acquisition.