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Processes, Challenges and Solutions In Lateral Partner Integration

By Vivian Hood
February 01, 2025

As law firms strategize to enhance their lateral partner hiring processes, they face mounting challenges, particularly with lateral market trends forecasting record activity in Q4 — despite a 35% decline in 2023. With nearly half of lateral hires leaving within five years, retention has become more crucial than ever. As lateral moves and firm mergers increase, ensuring successful integration is key to securing long-term growth and stability.

How can law firms improve success with retaining lateral hires? A recent discussion of trends, obstacles and best practices for lateral integration featured Elizabeth Kennedy, principal with NewEdge BD; Erin Ryan, director of partner integration & business development coaching at McGuireWoods; and Megan Henry, lateral partner integration manager at Bradley, at the 2024 Legal Marketing Association Southeast Regional Conference.

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