Criminal Defense Partner+43% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
84% of observed moves out of Lead Trial Attorney go here (4,200 careers)
executive stepconfidence high4,200 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Observed career paths · criminal_defense
Where does a Lead Trial Attorney go next?
11 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Higher-growth opportunity
Environmental Law Partner+80% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Environmental Counsel. 4% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate210 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Real Estate Partner+87% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Real Estate Counsel. 4% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate210 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
VP Legal+73% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Managing Counsel. 3% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Adjacent career
Environmental Counsel+26% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Lead Trial Attorney go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Real Estate Counsel+31% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Lead Trial Attorney go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Engagement Manager+16% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Lead Trial Attorney go here (180 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate180 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there