The Dangers of a Lateral Move

An interview with Sarah McShea
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What are the do's and don'ts for lawyers making lateral jumps from one firm to another? Sarah McShea, legal ethics guru, reveals the hidden dangers and breaks down the ethics minefield in conflicts, communications with client, fiduciary duties to the law firm, and more.


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