The responsibilities of law firm partners extend far beyond "the practice" to include concern for new business, delivering client value, associate development and, often, an important voice in firm policy. These same issues loom large in the decisions around whether a seasoned attorney would benefit from a change in career venue.

Important factors include:

• Portable business
• Compatibility of client bases v. possible conflicts
• Comparative rate structures
• Potential business development synergies
• Prospect firm's strategic plans
• Partnership governance and compensation system
• Potential culture clashes
• Opportunities for proteges

A successful recruiting approach is a consultative effort among candidate and recruiter, and recruiter and prospect firms. The relationships must inspire confidence and lead to candid conversations among participants to ensure successful results for all concerned.

We are lawyers who have been law firm partners and well-placed legal and business executives. We have worked in the Northern California legal community for over 20 years, so we speak the language. We also know the recruiting territory, and can help guide the process to a successful conclusion. Finally, we're aware that sometimes the best deal is no deal; we'll give you our best advice regardless--it's a long career for all of us, and we're in it for the duration.

If you are a partner candidate or a law firm client, contact us to take advantage of CBG's consultative approach and experience.