Ropes & Gray Sticking to Single-Tier Partnership For Now, Aiming For Better Collaboration

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By Ryan Harroff

CenterPeak's Sabina Lippman weighs in on the compensation challenges facing elite firms that maintain single-tier partnerships and black-box systems. As more Am Law 100 firms adopt multi-tier structures, Ropes & Gray's commitment to collaboration over origination credits highlights the ongoing evolution in BigLaw partnership strategies. The firm's rigorous interview process—requiring lateral candidates to meet with at least 20 partners—reflects the premium placed on cultural fit in today's competitive legal market.


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