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[quote=Anonymous]Everything in a firm has to translate to $. I would pay a government attorney less because they're used to making less, so anything is a significant step up.  If they price themselves, fine.

What some people going to law school don't realize is that the important skill is business development / making it rain. This is harder to find than a knowledgeable attorney, as what we do is not rocket science and can be learned. It is hard to find someone who can perform at an actual trial and it is hard to find someone with the skills to develop clients. This is because of the tyoe of people who are seeking out top law schools to begin with. If they're independently wealthy and connected, they don't need to toil away at Big Law in the first place -- and generally won't. If they went to law school because they're risk-averse / studious / introverted with a liberal arts degree, they may or may not have the skills to build a client base. Especially with AI, most top law students (and government attorneys) can crank out a decent enough motion for summary judgment. It [/quote]

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