You should expect that the firm will discount what you predict you will originate in your first year with the firm, but even with this in mind, you do not want to overstate that you expect that every one of the different avenues for business will all come in during your first year. This is not the time to exaggerate your relationships or to sell yourself short. Try your best to give accurate descriptions of your current work and future opportunities.
The firm will look to it for detail to explain the predictions for future business in your LPQ and understand where you and your practice fit into the firm. Your business plan will ultimately be reviewed by the firm as part of its diligence process when determining if you will get an offer and at what amount. Things to keep in mind when drafting your business plan Of course, prospective lateral candidates who demonstrate a strong business case will not only receive an offer, but they will also likely receive more offers with higher compensation. Your LPQ and business plan will both be thoroughly reviewed, so sell the best version of yourself. Law firm hiring is more cautious than in prior years, and potential lateral candidates face a more rigorous diligence process designed to avoid making bad investments in lateral candidates who don't increase the bottom line. Many lawyers write business plans to use each year, and if you have such a document, that is a great start! However, when drafting a business plan as part of a lateral move, you want to take it further, incorporating your knowledge of the prospective firm's capabilities and showing how you will approach your network to expand your practice on the firm's platform. The LPQ and business plan may be reviewed by people such as the CFO who have not had the benefit of speaking with you in detail about your business case, so be mindful that your written materials should be strong enough to stand on their own. The business plan should not be an afterthought it is your opportunity to state your business case and show off your ability to bring in business to the new firm.
JEven the most charming and well-known partners will be required to complete a Lateral Partner Questionnaire (LPQ) when embarking on a lateral move - which, more likely than not, will also call for a business plan.
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