Q2 2025 Lateral Hiring Report: AmLaw 200 Firms  
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Download the most comprehensive analysis of Q2 lateral attorney movement across AmLaw 200 firms, powered by exclusive data from Firm Prospects.

What's Inside the Report:

  • A comprehensive breakdown of over 2,800 lateral hires made by AmLaw 200 firms in Q2 2025

  • Detailed hiring trends by role (partner, counsel, associate), practice area, and geography

  • A full rundown of notable group moves reshaping firm strategy across key regions and practice areas

  • In-depth analysis of government-to-law firm and in-house-to-law firm hiring flows

  • Highlights of the most active firms and markets, with comparisons to prior quarters and years

Key Insights from the Report:

  • Group acquisitions remained robust, with several firms acquiring entire practice teams to expand capabilities

  • Government-to-law firm hiring surged nearly 200% YoY, driven by demand for enforcement and regulatory talent

  • Associate hiring dropped over 10% YoY but rebounded from Q1, hinting at renewed engagement

  • Partner hiring held steady, signaling continued strategic investment in senior-level talent despite broader hiring caution
Whether you’re a legal recruiter, managing partner, business development professional, or law school career counselor, this report provides the actionable intelligence you need to stay competitive in today’s lateral hiring market.

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