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The Lateral Market - For Partners 

Short, candid videos on how the lateral market actually works - compensation, timing, the lateral partner questionnaire, and the decisions that can cost you in the short- or long-term. 

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Why Consider a Firm at All?
 
Why exploring other firms is the only reliable way to know whether you should stay.
 
02_more_than_one_firm
Why Consider More Than One Firm?
 
Why one conversation - and one offer - can't tell you what your practice is worth.
 
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What the LPQ Actually Is
 
It's more than paperwork.  
 
04_lpq_when_to_tackle
When to Tackle It
 
When to invest the effort, and what to flag early.
 
05_lpq_pitfalls
Three Ways Partners Sink Their Own LPQ
 
The unforced errors that cost offers, comp, and sometimes far more.
 
06_lpq_presenting_your_book
Presenting Your Book
 
Claim the originations you can defend, and estimate portability the right way.
 
07_lpq_beyond_the_boxes
Beyond the Boxes.
 
How to modify the LPQ to tell your full story.
 
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About

Jordan Abshire is the founder and managing member of Abshire Legal Search, established in 2012.  Jordan is the current V.P. of Strategic Planning for the National Association of Legal Search Consultants' Board of Directors.  Jordan has counseled countless partners with books of business ranging from 6 figures to 8 figures on getting a better deal at their current firm, assessing their value in the marketplace, and/or making a career-enhancing move.    

Before founding his firm, Jordan was a Principal at Lateral Link, managing the D.C. and Southeast markets. He previously practiced law with the energy group at Troutman Sanders LLP and clerked for Judge Henry Coke Morgan, Jr., in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Jordan holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and dual B.S. and B.A. degrees from Louisiana State University.

A Louisiana native now residing in Charlotte with his family, Jordan is dedicated to community service. He has volunteered at Roof Above, assisting men experiencing homelessness with resumes and job applications. He served on its board from 2017-2021 and launched and led Fortitude, a fitness initiative for Shelter Guests through F3. 

 
 

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