You're getting good experience, but are you taking control of the practice you're building?
Taking Control of the Practice You're Building
The Tradeoff
One patent litigator we worked with was at an elite boutique, handling sophisticated issues with little partner involvement. She controlled how she did the work, but not which matters she joined or where her practice was heading.
In her lateral search, she realized this was a tradeoff she was making.
The Search
She interviewed at 10 firms: a mix of general practice firms and boutiques.
One firm she interviewed with was a general-practice firm with one of the strongest litigation platforms. It offered trial opportunities with marquee clients, an expanding patent practice, and a free market system. She discovered the free market system allowed her to choose the matters she worked on and would give her the control to shape her practice.
The Choice
She chose this firm because it gave her greater control over the practice she was building.
We've placed two patent litigators in this group, and the firm is hiring again.
What Matters
Good experience matters, but so does taking control of the practice you're building. Our practice is focused on IP litigation, and we help IP litigators explore their market of opportunities and understand the tradeoffs of each practice.
When you're evaluating your next move, don't just look at the work itself. Look at who controls the direction of your career.
If you're an IP litigator ready to explore what's out there, let's talk.