Only 9.4% of associates are in it for the money alone, down from 17.2% in 2022.
Associates don’t leave for comp – they leave for job experience failures and partner behavior.
Most firms misdiagnose the reasons they lose associates – and pay for it in recruiting costs, lost productivity, and client disruption.
Firms delivering real career building behaviors win the retention race.
Partners and practices fueling genuine advancement keep top talent far longer – turning flight risk into long-term commitment, particularly for women who value targeted development.
BTI Associate A-Listers 2026 has rapidly become the essential guide for winning – and keeping – elite legal talent across genders.
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