Case Study: Patent Litigation Associate transitions into commercial litigation with BCG Attorney Search

Patent Litigation Associate - Customer Case Study

A junior patent litigation associate from a good-sized firm in Wilmington faced the challenge of transitioning into a commercial litigation practice after separating from her previous position. She engaged the services of BCG Attorney Search to help her make this difficult practice-area change, which is typically not feasible in lateral hiring.

BCG Attorney Search implemented a strategic two-pronged approach, applying to both IP and commercial litigation openings while proactively marketing her transferable litigation skills to other firms. They successfully secured multiple interviews and navigated a competitive offer process. The result was the associate accepting a commercial litigation position, achieving her career goal despite taking a substantial pay cut to enter this new field with greater long-term opportunity.