Is it possible to go from Finance Compliance to Biglaw? I have 5y Biglaw experience abroad and NY license. Moved to NY for inhouse job in finance but considering moving back after 4y.

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It’s absolutely possible, though you should expect a haircut. What was your practice formerly?

Mostly financial litigation (representing financial industry: banks, funds,... in litigation), some corporate and cross-border M&A; all in Europe. From there compliance advisor in NY on US regulations.

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