Under the Trump Administration the Legal Landscape is Shifting—But So Are Your Opportunities

Steve's Rules with legendary executive recruiter Steve Nelson from the McCormick Group

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While the current environment is chaotic, savvy government attorneys, particularly those with administrative law experience, may find this the perfect time to make a lateral move into law firm practice. In this episode of Steve’s Rules, we take a deep dive into the legal market implications of the new Trump administration—particularly the regulatory shifts, enforcement priorities, and job market changes that will impact law firms and lawyers.

From antitrust enforcement and white-collar crime investigations to the rise of administrative law battles and state-level regulations, we break down how law firms and legal professionals can navigate this evolving landscape.

We also touch on an important new resource: Steve and his team at The McCormick Group are launching a Legal Management Transitions Tracker, a monthly trend report on key Director and C-level hires and promotions in the legal sector. If you are a law firm leader or legal recruiter, this is a must-have resource for staying ahead. Subscribe.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

• How the Trump administration’s regulatory approach is reshaping law firm opportunities
• Why antitrust enforcement is shifting—but not disappearing
• The evolving role of white-collar investigations and corporate oversight
• How administrative law is becoming a critical battleground*
• The rise of state-level legal battles amid federal deregulation
• Essential career strategies for government attorneys moving into private practice
• The importance of building a digital presence for job seekers and legal professionals

And make sure you listen long enough the hear some spot on observational humor from Steve wearing his stand up comic hat.

* In our discussion of the impact on administrative law related to "Chevron" we were referring to Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, 603 U.S. 369 (2024). In this landmark decision, the Court overruled the Chevron doctrine, which had previously mandated judicial deference to federal agencies' interpretations of ambiguous statutes. The Court held that such deference was incompatible with the judiciary's duty to interpret the law.

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1. Under the Trump Administration the Legal Landscape is Shifting—But So Are Your Opportunities (00:00:00)

2. New McCormick group C-level and Director level tracker (00:02:12)

3. Steve discusses where opportunities seem to be emerging for government lawyers and law firms. (00:06:40)

4. The rise of administrative law (00:08:43)

5. The Wild West (00:10:02)

6. The impact of the repeal of the Chevron deference (00:10:17)