In any market, it’s always important to have your OWN clients.
But today more than ever, it’s critical that you maintain client relationships that will transfer with you if you switch firms.
There’s a lot of partner movement in the market currently.
As a partner in a market like this, there’s no chance of moving without portable clients.
While no one knows when the economy will change, the best thing you can do for your career is to have leverage.
And if you want to have leverage, you have to have a book of business to take with you to your next firm.
From my perch, it’s just as important to be a talented attorney as it is to have a practice of your own.
Remember, this is the business of law and a lot of factors go into whether or not you’re hired.
If you want to continue this conversation, send me a direct message. I’m always happy to discuss!