Federal Healthcare Attorneys Weigh Private Practice Moves Amid Uncertainty

With return-to-office mandates, buyout offers, and evolving policy changes, many federal healthcare attorneys are evaluating their career options. As a recent Law360 article highlights, a growing number are exploring private practice opportunities—but competition is fierce, and the transition isn't always straightforward.

As Peggy Bennett, a managing director in our Washington, D.C. office shared in the article:

“If you are a lateral partner looking to move to another firm and you have a book of business, you’ll have a lot of options. But for government lawyers who may have incredible legal credentials but don’t necessarily have firm transferable skills, making the move can be more challenging.”

Attorneys looking to make a move should take a strategic approach: leveraging their professional networks, working with recruiters, and exploring all available options to find the right fit in a competitive market.

Read the full article by Yeji Jesse Lee for Law360 here.

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