Despite a noted slowdown in lateral partner and counsel hiring in both international and domestic law firms with operations in Washington D.C. in the first quarter of this year, some firms have managed to buck this trend and continue to strengthen their ranks.
Notably, firms such as Foley & Lardner, King & Spalding, Cooley, and Morgan Lewis have reported recruitment of new partners in their D.C. offices in recent times.
It’s an interesting phase for the legal industry where the hiring paradigms seem to be swiftly shifting. The move could be seen as these firms’ response to changes in the legal landscape and is indicative of their determination to secure top legal talent in the strategic D.C. market.
You can find more detailed information about this development in the original report.