my husband to take the CA bar in February because we would like to relocate to the west coast where my family is. I am also looking to make a move with firm wise. Can I negotiate something in Ca but sit in their office on the east coast, at least until my husband passes the bar? Or do you recommend me looking after he passes and are close to wanting to move?

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I would wait until you have plans to move. You never know what life will throw at you. Maybe he doesn’t pass. Maybe your plans change. This is kind of like letting an employer know you’re trying to conceive but you’re not pregnant yet.

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That’s a great analogy! Your personal business is personal until it must be disclosed professionally.

OP, you could try to pick up some work from the CA partners in the meantime. This could set yourself up for a smoother transition to the west coast office.

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Could start the process and see how it goes. Better than waiting and regretting it.

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Worked on a couple move from MIA to DC to top AM Law 50 law firms. The process took 6 months for them both to get offers and 9 months for them to move. Firms who want you will allow you to start remotely in their office if they have an office where you live and wait for you to move. Your Spouse should start applying as well letting them know he intends to get barred in CA. It actually can take months for relos to work out because firms sometimes pass on relos because of that factor. You don’t have to blanket share your firm but you can test the waters and see what opportunities are in CA and what a firm’s appetite might be for a relo.

PS: Im a CA Based recruiter. Im actively looking for California Barred Litigators

The job seeking process can be long, I would start to explore options now

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