After upending the presidential election and making enemies in both parties and the White House, James Comey leaves the FBI with some unusual political baggage.

What does that mean for his prospects in private practice?

“I think it's a little soon to say,” said former Watergate special prosecutor Richard Ben-Veniste, who is now a partner at Mayer Brown and who otherwise declined to comment. “I think Mr. Comey's posture right now is sui generis.”