The Regret Engine

Offer multi-year guaranteed compensation packages to attract high-profile lateral partners — regardless of firm revenue performance.

Offer a lateral partner a guaranteed package based on their self-reported $4–6M book of business without independent verification or portability analysis.

Convert the M&A practice from hourly billing to flat-fee engagements to win mandates from cost-conscious private equity clients.

Consolidate two regional offices into one to reduce real estate costs and improve team cohesion following the shift to remote work.