+ FIRM PROSPECTS RESEARCH - 2025 REPORT
Q2 2025 AmLaw 200 Lateral Hiring Report
Get the Latest Data-Driven Insights on Legal Industry Hiring Trends
Download the most comprehensive analysis of Q2 lateral attorney movement across AmLaw 200 firms, powered by exclusive Firm Prospects data.
What You’ll Discover
- How more than 2,800 lateral hires shaped the AmLaw 200 market in Q2 2025
- Which roles, practice areas, firms, and regions experienced the most hiring activity
- How group acquisitions expanded firm capabilities and reshaped competitive strategies
- Why government hiring into law firms surged nearly 200% year over year, particularly for regulatory and enforcement talent
- How associate hiring rebounded from Q1 despite remaining more than 10% below the prior year
- Why steady partner hiring reflects continued investment in senior talent
- How hiring patterns compare with previous quarters and years
Whether you recruit legal talent, lead a firm, drive business development, or advise law students, this report delivers the intelligence you need to navigate the lateral hiring market and stay ahead of the competition.