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 Department SME on several cases before the Supreme Court. I’m thinking about leaving fed gov life for private practice, but don’t know how to go about this as I’ve always directly applied to jobs previously. Happy to gain pearls of wisdom from this group or connect directly with a recruiter(s).

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Transitioning to private practice sounds exciting but daunting after a federal career. Can I ask what's making you interested in this shift? I would maybe start by narrowing firms that value your expertise, and network with attorneys who’ve made the leap. You may want to consider temporary or counsel roles that will allow you to more smoothly transition into private practice. Ultimately I think networking will be your big ticket. Best of luck to you!

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