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Apr. 26, 2013

In-house counsel navigate lateral moves

Today's confluence of belt-tightening by in-house legal departments and the "revolving door" at law firms have prompted some in-house lawyers to second-guess following the attorney by default when their relationship partners switch firms.


By Caitlin Johnson


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Today's confluence of belt-tightening by in-house legal departments and the revolving door of partners at law firms has created a new normal for general counsels as they manage relationship partners' moves from firm to firm. Legal analysts say it's not uncommon for a partner to switch firms two to four times over the course of a career. And while in-house lawyers say they still prefer to follow t...

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