If you had opportunity to involuntarily pivot to an up-and-coming area of law, would you do so even though you have built up your experience in another area? I will no longer working in my area of expertise but employer will provide training and I may need to go down a level or two to reflect my lack of experience. Or should I just look for a new employer and continue working in the area I know I enjoy doing? Mid-40s, appx 10yrs experience in my area.

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I’d go where the opportunity is the best. A partner I worked for did products liability defense work for like 10 years. Then he ran for mayor in our city and lost, but became the go-to land use attorney for developers because he knew everyone in town. Strange transition, but he pounced on the opportunity and never looked back.

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Depends on a lot; I'm 10 years younger than you, but here is my perspective: do you like your current practice area (grass is not always greener); how financially stable are you (10+ years with a nice nest egg could make it worth it to take some risks at 41); ease of going back to your old practice area if it doesn't work out; advancement in your new practice area (is it niche? can you move companies/firms); better or worse work life balance (do you have kids, spouse, etc?)

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