This remains an active confidential partner search. The brief is revisited each cycle with the client, and what follows is the current brief.

Leading national law firm seeks a lateral partner to join its Intellectual Property practice in Detroit. The role focuses on advising clients across patent and trademark matters, managing client relationships, and growing a high-value IP practice.

Successful candidates will lead and develop a team, collaborate with cross-practice groups, and have a demonstrated track record of originating business and delivering sophisticated IP solutions for corporate and technology clients.

Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
Established client development record and proven ability to originate and retain IP work
Extensive experience handling patents, trademarks, and related IP counseling and enforcement matters
Admission to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction and strong industry reputation

Where the match is not obvious from the description, a conversation is still worth having — partner briefs move with the candidate.

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