Transitioning from Law Firm Attorney to In-House Counsel: 10 Ways to Handle the Learning Curve

For many California attorneys, making the leap from a law firm to an in-house counsel role is the ultimate career pivot — a closer connection to business operations and the chance to influence decisions from within. But this move comes with a steep learning curve. The in-house counsel role requires a change of mindset, workflow, risk tolerance and even your definition of what it means to practice law.

This new guide, Transitioning from Law Firm Attorney to In-House Counsel: 10 Ways to Handle the Learning Curve, explains how to master the transition successfully from a law firm to an in-house role.