Q3 2025 AmLaw 200 Lateral Hiring Report

Why This Report Matters:

Powered by exclusive Firm Prospects data, this report provides a comprehensive analysis of Q3 lateral attorney movement across the AmLaw 200. Firms made 2,983 lateral hires in Q3 2025, down 17% year over year. Associate hiring dropped 25%, while partner and counsel hiring remained steady, reflecting a more selective, strategic lateral market.

Use This Report To:

• Benchmark hiring volume against peer firms
• Track growth and contraction by role, practice area, and region
• Identify geographic hotspots and emerging talent markets
• Analyze lateral movement from law firms, government, and in-house roles
• Monitor group moves and anticipate where your next lateral candidates may come from

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.