July 2025 Insights: Law Firms Accelerate Hiring of Government Attorneys
Law firms saw a record-breaking influx of attorneys from government agencies in July 2025, continuing a four-year growth trend. This year’s spike appears tied not only to ongoing downsizing within federal agencies but also to firms making opportunistic hires of well-credentialed former government lawyers. The addition of this talent is strengthening firm capabilities in regulatory […]
Are Law Firms Hiring for a Potential Recession by Adding Bankruptcy Attorneys?
Many economists are still predicting a soft landing for the U.S. economy, but recent indicators such as a sluggish labor market and consumer spending have some investors fearing a recession. The possibility of an economic downturn does not appear to be lost on law firms, as recent data from Firm Prospects indicates a notable rise in both the recruitment of, and job postings for, bankruptcy attorneys.
