The economics are brutal for law firms when lateral integration stalls. James Barclay shares four practical moves that help protect your investment in lateral partners via Attorney at Work.
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Lateral Partners Don’t Fail for Lack of Talent, They Fail for Lack of Trust | Attorney at Work

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A firm can spend eighteen months and a small fortune recruiting a partner, walk them through the door, and then quietly leave them to...
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