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Your many hours of dedication and hard work have paid off, earning you the highest recognition of being named partner. That success, however, does not mean opportunities for further career growth and fulfillment have stopped. Having a trusted advisor with unique market access and deep insight into your local and the global legal market will serve you well now and into the future.
Major, Lindsey & Africa’s partner consultants help law firm partners like you get to where you want to go next in your legal career. They truly get to know the law firms and partners in their market, learning everything they can about their goals, challenges, wants and needs. With this deep understanding, our consultants guide you, offering unbiased advice and insights to help you change your life for the better.
Research
The results are in! Our 2024 Partner Compensation Survey Report offers insights into the partner compensation trends within law firms. Most impressively, over the past decade, partner compensation has nearly doubled. According to the findings, in 2024, the average compensation for all respondents is $1,411,000, a significant 26% increase from 2022.
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Beginning a new career as a Non-equity partner... what you need to know.
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The definition of partnership in Big Law is changing and not always in straightforward ways. In this Law360 op-ed, Filippo Falchi and Portia White explore the rise of nonequity partner tiers, unpacking how firms are using them to balance growth, profitability and talent retention, and what that means for lawyers navigating the path to equity.
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In this Law360 op-ed, Kate Reder Sheikh examines the often-overlooked experience of Big Law fathers, sharing how expectations around availability, performance, and career progression continue to shape whether dads feel able to take full advantage of the benefits in front of them.
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In this Reuters Westlaw op-ed, Darin Morgan explores how firms are rethinking entry-level hiring, why demand may continue to shift toward mid-level talent, and what associates need to do now to stay competitive in an AI-driven market.
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