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Law firms invest significant time, trust, resources and energy into their associates. At times, an associate’s frustration may be obvious and, as a result, his or her firm isn’t surprised to learn that person is leaving. However, when a seemingly happy and successful associate announces the decision to move on, his or her firm can be left feeling shocked and confused. Many clients have reached out to us for insight behind these moves and what they can do to make their top associates want to stay.

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