Bill Sugarman: Moving Laterally and the Power of a Book of Business

Having your own established book of business can make a difference in your compensation when moving between firms.

You always want to be yourself, but you don’t want to get too comfortable in an interview or with a law firm. It requires a measured approach that is professional in nature at all times.

You need to do your due diligence on the firms you are looking to move to see if you are a good fit for them and them for you.

Don’t discuss politics or religion - you don’t want to alienate anyone before you even have a chance to work with them.