IP Litigation · Nationwide
We create options
for lawyers
at elite firms
Freshwater Counsel advises IP litigators on advancement. Our placements at elite firms reflect our expertise in aligning lawyers and firms for growth.
Who we are
An advisor for your next move.
We're a husband-and-wife team who work only with elite legal talent. We help you compare real options side by side.
Get in touchAccess to the country's top litigation practices
Our process ensures we are objective advisors across your opportunities
Compensation benchmarks, market signals, and a clear read on your readiness to move.
Confidential throughout, so you stay in control of your search.
How it works
How a placement works
We learn your practice and where you want to take it. You don't need to be committed to leaving.
We advise on the firms that want to invest in your practice
We align firm interest so that offers are on the same timeline, so that firms and lawyers can converge to ensure the strongest fit.
Every firm is a set of trade-offs. We help you get clarity on the trade-off that's most important to you.
For curious litigators
A resource you can return to.
We publish guidance and conversations for litigators thinking about what comes next, whether or not you're ready to move.
Evergreen insights for lawyers on career progression
Conversations with exceptional lawyers on how they make decisions
For firms
We take the uncertainty out of a lateral hire.
A lateral hire carries uncertainty for the firm as well as the lawyer. We work to make the move happen, and we advise firms on structuring an offer that wins. If we haven't worked together yet, get in touch.
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