Lawyers Hired in Work-From-Home Era Are Bolting From Firms

The Covid emergency is over, but lawyers’ careers that started during the pandemic are still just beginning. We are starting to learn just how unique their experience in Big Law has been—and the fallout it could have for law firms.

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Lawyers Hired in Work-From-Home Era Are Bolting From Firms

The Covid emergency is over, but lawyers’ careers that started during the pandemic are still just beginning. We are starting to learn just how unique their experience in Big Law has been—and the fallout it could have for law firms.

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Lawyers Hired in Work-From-Home Era Are Bolting From Firms

The Covid emergency is over, but lawyers’ careers that started during the pandemic are still just beginning. We are starting to learn just how unique their experience in Big Law has been—and the fallout it could have for law firms.