The weird ways law firms push lawyers out instead of firing them
In most of corporate America, getting fired or laid off happens in a quick meeting with HR.Some lawyers can linger for months, with little to no work other than finding a new job.
instead of in person, the partner leading her performance review told her that it was time to move on. It was nothing personal, but she couldn't stay at the firm.For Big Law lawyers, getting let go can look similar to how it does in the rest of corporate America: a sudden meeting with human resources or a call from a partner they don't interact with all that much.
As long as they take place during a smooth time for the legal industry, there's no real downside to stealth layoffs, said recruiters who spoke with Insider.
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