A lateral partner hire of this kind is decided by what the practice can carry across, far more than on any headline figure.

An established Am Law-tier firm is seeking a lateral partner to join and help grow its Corporate and Commercial Litigation practices in Washington, D.C. The role calls for a broad practitioner with a substantial, portable client base and a strong track record across significant commercial disputes and corporate transactions.

The firm's transactional and litigation work spans several core sectors, including Life Sciences, Financial Services, Technology, Energy, and the Automotive Industry. This is a platform-level opportunity for a partner who can lead sophisticated matters for institutional clients and contribute to the continued expansion of a national and international practice.

The firm is particularly interested in acquiring cohesive teams that can add depth and transactional volume, and it values partners with a focused, stable career history and demonstrated success in originating high-value business.

Established partner-level practitioner with significant experience in Corporate transactions and Commercial Litigation
Proven ability to originate and manage high-value client relationships
Portable book of business of $5M+ (USD)
Focused career history with a stable record of professional moves

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