Lateral Search Resources

Insights from Oakstreet Attorney Search on the lateral Partner market across the Carolinas, including key moves, compensation patterns, and our outlook for 2026. Introduction The Carolinas legal market continues to evolve quickly. In 2025, firms doubled down on growth in Charlotte and the Triangle, transactional practices continued to excel, and several major firms entered the market. This year, AmLaw 200 firms made 55 lateral partner hires across North Carolina and South Car

A clear guide for law firm partners considering a lateral move, outlining the key steps, common timelines, compensation considerations, and how firms evaluate portable business.

9 questions the team at Oakstreet Attorney Search fields from Attorney's looking to make a lateral transitions.