Lateral Partner, Litigation Washington, D.C.

This remains an active confidential search at partner level. The brief is revisited each cycle with the client, and the detail below reflects the current brief.

Leading national law firm seeks a litigation partner to join its Washington, D.C. office. The role focuses on commercial litigation matters, handling complex civil disputes across a range of industries.

The partner will lead case strategy and trial teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to litigation practice growth through business development and cross-team collaboration.

• Significant partner-level experience in commercial litigation and trial practice
• Proven track record of originating and managing client matters; strong business development skills
• Admitted or able to be admitted to practice in the District of Columbia
• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)

If the fit is not obvious on paper, a conversation is still worth having — the specification tends to follow the practice.