Tina Solis: Making a Law Firm Move the Smart Way

<p><strong>In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Tina Solis discuss:</strong></p><ul><li>Things to consider when moving firms.</li><li>Looking at partnership agreements.</li><li>Big picture things to know when making a lateral move.</li><li>What law firm managers can be doing better to retain talent and keep relationships when someone has left.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>You have an obligation to your clients, not just the other attorneys in your firm.</li><li>Timing is essential in preparing for your move. You want to be aware of where you are in the year-end pay cycle. Depending on the timing, it could add to the complexity.</li><li>People are leaving a bad culture for the money, but they don’t leave a good culture or team just for money. Culture is becoming more and more important in the legal industry.</li><li>When you part amicably, referrals can still come back from those attorneys who do leave.</li></ul><p> </p><p><i><strong>"If we can keep emotions deescalated, departures tend to go more smoothly for both sides." </strong></i><strong>—  Tina Solis</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Thank you to our Sponsors!</strong></p><p>Legalese Marketing: <a href="https://legaleasemarketing.com/">https://legaleasemarketing.com/</a></p><p>Moneypenny: <a href="https://www.moneypenny.com/us/">https://www.moneypenny.com/us/</a></p><p>Practice Panther: <a href="https://www.practicepanther.com/">https://www.practicepanther.com/</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Episode Reference: </strong></p><p>Jonathan Friedland: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfriedland/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfriedland/</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Connect with Tina Solis: </strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.nixonpeabody.com/">https://www.nixonpeabody.com/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:tbsolis@nixonpeabody.com">tbsolis@nixonpeabody.com</a></p><p>Phone: 312-977-4482</p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-solis-39538116/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-solis-39538116/</a></p><p