Attorneys Return to Firms After Stints Elsewhere

July 31, 2008

When Tim Ryan joined Mayer Brown in July, it didn't take him long to learn his way around. He'd been a new hire at the law firm before -- three times before. Although Ryan's situation may be extreme, many attorneys are returning to the fold after seeking opportunities elsewhere. While it is typical for lawyers to rejoin a firm after a political appointment comes to an end, increased lateral shuffling in the current legal market has some attorneys heading back home after a stint with the competition.