Private Practice Discussions

I’m considering leaving a comfortable government job for private practice. I enjoy the service and comforts of government work but need to earn more money. I have more than a decade of legal work exp… more

I’m considering leaving a comfortable government job for private practice. I enjoy the service and comforts of government work but need to earn more money. I have more than a decade of legal work exp… more

Is it better for career growth and earning potentially to get into an IHC role as early as you can or wait until get 7+ YOE in private practice then get into an IHC role?

I need to get out of law. I’ve tried for 2 years to go in-house with no luck. Any recruiters you all recommend that help transition attorneys out of private practice? I’m a 5th year commercial litigat… more

Any current attorneys at FERC? I’ll be making the transition from private practice to FERC soon. I was curious what the current vibe/mood is like there right now. I know there’s been a mass exodus but… more

Hi. Moved in-house for industry expertise. It’s ok, but Head of Legal outsources everything, despite me being hired to reduce outsourcing. I’m based in UK. HoL is very hands-off and doesn’t seem keen… more

Considering going in house. I have practiced for 8 years (litigation first 5 and transactional last 3). From what I can gather, in house life varies wildly. I am considering a generalist role in what … more

I am a 4th year commercial lit associate, leaving private practice for a multitude of reasons. I have a large client that I have been servicing. I handle litigation and another NEP (who doesn’t have a… more

For those in-house: do attorneys still give holiday or year-end gifts to paralegals and staff? This was common in private practice, but I’m not sure if it’s the norm in-house. Curious what others do!

Has anyone gone through the process of opening and operating their own private practice? My wife and I are brainstorming and would like to connect with someone who has gone through the process. My wif… more

Is in-house actually as bad as private practice? Partners in my team tell me if I go in-house I’ll just end up with less money and the same hours (which I don’t really buy). For context, I’m in big la… more

In house SEC lawyers - what is your day to day/process for quarterly reporting? I'm coming in from private practice, and I'm still trying to get used to what my role is supposed to be in revie… more

What are the best legal specialities to do in private practice specifically in order to be best positioned to go in house down the line? I do commercial law now but have an opportunity so switch into … more

I'm planning a move back to the PNW after being in DC since 2015 (3 years in a nonprofit, 7 in private practice at a midsize firm). I'm hoping to shift away from private practice but if I can… more

I know the job market is a struggle right now, I’ve experienced it first hand. I’ve had quite a few interviews that range from being that I am overqualified, under qualified or I have little to no int… more

Moving from private practice to in-house in the same practice area. Went through different stages of interviews for a senior role only to be offered the junior role with salary below my provided range… more

Is anyone else here a recovering workaholic? I’ve been working on my workaholism in therapy for 2+ years and have made great strides. After my kids were born I left private practice doing M&A to g… more

Is anyone else here a recovering workaholic? I’ve been working on my workaholism in therapy for 2+ years and have made great strides. After my kids were born I left private practice doing M&A to g… more

How long does it typically take after your resume submissions to hear back from companies for screeners? I know the current market is not good, but want to level set my expectations. Hearing that it t… more

Starting my in-house search after five years in private practice!!!! It’s time!!!! Let’s go!!! Wish me luck. 😀

Public company folks — what resources do you find yourself referencing often? I’m starting at a pub co soon where a portion of my work will be assisting with SEC reporting and I’m VERY rusty after lea… more

For those that successfully transitioned from private practice to in-house role, especially those in niche practice areas like personal injury, how did you do it? What did you do to gain traction with… more

Switching from an in house compliance counsel role after two years to a practicing attorney role in the same industry. Area of law is the same, supporting basically the same business teams, but the sc… more

I am a licensed professional counselor and certified sex therapist. I have been licensed for 10 years. I am currently in private practice. I live in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been with my current practic… more

Two A&O Shearman partners, David Esseks and Gene Ingoglia, have left the firm’s New York office to set up their own litigation boutique. Writing on LinkedIn, Esseks said the firm – known as Esseks… more

I get that the move in-house often means a drop in comp from private practice. Is the move from mid-law to in-house harder to accomplish than the move in-house from big-law? Should a mid-law hire exp… more

Are you more likely to receive higher comp in private practice at mid-law or in-house at a large company? In big-law and considering the paths forward from here once I start a family.

Pediatric Dentist with 20 years experience looking to supplement private practice days. Available to work Wednesdays on a regular basis. Experienced with restorative dentistry and oral surgery for chi… more

I am an Intensivist who likes Hospitalist work but only when its with a private practice type gig, for example having hospital privileges and admitting for a private group or clinic.

Very hard to come by fo… more

Hi everyone! Hoping I can get some advice here... I enjoy IT and my goal is to work with EPIC and become an analyst. However, I know you can't work for EPIC without being referred to the program f… more

Suggestions for simple inbox/to-do list management for someone who is inherently unorganized? I always end up abandoning systems that require a lot of work to maintain.

I was a litigator in private pr… more

Hope someone can answer this for me- I’m licensed in a state I don’t live in (because I was in private practice when I lived there) and I’m joining a company in house that is fully remote. What should… more

Anyone in private practice and serve as a mediator/arbitrator for either the court or in private forums (AAA, JAMS, etc.)? Curious how ppl like it, EOY, and how/when they decided to pursue.

Greetings! I’m a high-ranking federal government attorney in DC with over 12 years of experience in immigration, regulatory, and administrative law, including time spent at the White House and lead D… more

I went in-house about a year ago and don’t love it. I want to return to private practice. Would firms question the short tenure? 4 YOE.

After a few years of struggling in private practice and kind of getting disillusioned, I took a leap and just started in-house in a position in a city I’ve only been to once before - I’m just finishin… more

Conflicts question! I practiced at a firm for a few years. Soon wrapping up a 2-year period of clerking and returning to private practice (but at a different firm). Do I need to provide my new firm with a list of matters I w… more

Which government agencies are best to work for if you are a corp associate and private practice is your long term goal? Obviously the SEC is a common choice, but is it really worth it to take the pay … more