One of the most INSANE conversations I have with GOOD ATTORNEYS on a daily basis is when they tell me they are interested in going in-house. It does not matter what firm the attorney is at—they could be at Wachtell, Davis Polk or any other number of great firms. They could be making $450,000 a year as a junior-non equity partner. They could be outstanding attorneys who have written and spoken extensively about what they do. Many even have lots of clients. I spoke with one attorney who wanted to go in-house who had $3 million in business.
It really does not matter who the attorney is: Regardless of their qualifications, these attorneys somehow think going in-house is a dream and something that is going to change their lives and careers for the better.