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Law Practice

Apr. 2, 2020

Law firm mergers, lateral hires drop precipitously, but some see opportunity

With the economy screeching to a halt due to the COVID-19 virus, law firm leaders and attorneys are facing uncharted waters as lateral moves and mergers have declined even as some recruiters say opportunities still exist for clients with strong books of business.

Law firm leaders and attorneys are facing uncharted waters as lateral moves and mergers have declined even as some recruiters say opportunities still exist for lawyers with strong books of business.

Keith C. Wetmore, a former chairman and chief executive partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP who now is a San Francisco-based managing director at recruiting firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, said most law firms are being cautious abou...

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