The headlines heralding shrinking first-year associate classes, law firm downsizings and reduced lateral employment opportunities have attorneys thinking about career options outside the practice of law. Often these lawyers are drawn to explore a new role within law firm hallways. While a juris doctor may convey credibility and an innate understanding of how lawyers think and what motivates them, landing a role within the law firm managerial structure is neither easy nor is it sure to be the anticipated panacea. The landscape of law firm management is changing, with ever increasing profitability pressures, spiraling associate salary costs and clients disappearing from the radar screen, creating both drama and uncertainty. Lawyers setting their sights on potential roles in this leadership circle need to do so with 20/20 vision and with resolution.
No one map can guide every lawyer in exploring career opportunities within law firm management. There are, however, things to consider before embarking upon such a path. To avoid potential land mines, lawyers should:
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