Career - Partnership

Kirkland & Ellis: Partner By Any Other Name?

Does achieving the "partner" title automatically transform your business development and career trajectory? Recent lateral movements across top firms highlight that a title alone isn't a silver bullet - substance, practice viability, and platform alignment matter far more than form.

Metrics Drive Behaviour, But They Don't Have To

Spreadsheets rarely capture the full story of your commercial value. While firm metrics shape culture, they don't have to drive your personal choices. Evaluate what your firm truly values and align your practice strategy accordingly.

Is Your Pathway to Partner Blocked?

If your path to partnership feels stalled, distinguishing between what is in your control and what isn't is crucial. Key strategic questions to help evaluate your business case, sponsorship, and firm alignment.

So, You Didn’t Make Partner?

Missing out on partnership can feel like a major setback, but it’s also an opportunity to re-evaluate your goals, gather feedback, and build a strategy for what’s next.