Boston lateral hiring surged 156%. Small firms under 250 lawyers posted 44% growth. Over 130 Fortune 500 companies have a GC over age 60 and no succession plan in place.
Closer to home, the Raleigh/Triangle market continues to see steady demand in life sciences, tech, and healthcare — and Charlotte is moving on financial services and real estate.
We pulled together our Q1 & Q2 2026 snapshot so firms and legal professionals have the full picture: the numbers, the cities where demand is concentrated, the roles that are hardest to fill, and the skills employers are actually paying for.
Download the report below. If you want to talk through what it means for your firm or your search, we’re easy to reach: Link to report
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