The broad impact of the pandemic cannot be denied, as it continues to affect countless aspects of our lives both directly and indirectly. While law firms are evaluating productivity, cost differences and the cultural effects of remote and hybrid work environments, their employees may be evaluating their own situations and reassessing their priorities.

Working from home gave people time to rethink the balance—or sometimes lack thereof—between their professional and personal lives and consider their passions and career aspirations. As we start to move forward, we are already seeing new employment trends emerge in the legal market. Some lawyers are making lateral moves to other firms, while others are leaving big firms in favor of corporate or boutique jobs and even nonprofit and government roles among those who have decided to pursue new career paths.