In a hot talent market like Washington, D.C.—where finding and retaining the best associates is as much about offering attractive career prospects and interesting work, as it is pay scale and perks—smart Beltway firms are investing heavily in training programs that set their lawyers up for success.

In March, Arnold & Porter rolled out a new way of helping its new partners and counsel fully embrace their new roles and responsibilities. The Arnold & Porter Executive Leadership Academy (Apex) was first offered to partners and counsel elevated between 2019 and 2022—currently a cohort of 75 people that also includes new laterals from the government.