Ever since President Donald Trump abruptly ordered 46 Obama-era U.S. attorneys to resign their posts in May, there’s been a steady trickle of law firm announcements around the country trumpeting their hires. Here’s what the announcements don’t say: For many career prosecutors, the transition to private practice is a nerve-racking leap of faith.

Just ask Richard Roper.

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