Oct 22 2020 33 mins
In this episode, we are joined by Emma Cano, Member of Jefferson Cano a local firm where the principal members formerly practiced together in the business litigation department of a large international law firm, but then decided to transition to a smaller boutique firm structure.
Emma and host Morgan Matson take an in-depth look at the large firm and boutique firm models. They discuss:
- Her experience at both large international and boutique firms
- Her decision to go boutique
- Differences in the types of clients, cases and resources
- Advantages and disadvantages of each
- How the office environment and dynamics affect the trajectory of your career
- Tips for young lawyers confronted with the decision to go big or boutique