The summer is ending, the birds are flying south. Partners and associates are also considering whether it's time to leave the nest and migrate to greener pastures. Lawyers no longer join law firms to stay until retirement. Government lawyers also move in and out of private practice, often as the political winds shift. But lawyers are not just employees changing companies; their duties to clients are always the paramount concern. As we like to say: "there's a rule for that!" The Rules of Professional Conduct provide guidance on how to make a move, protect your client and avoid conflicts.