Gift ideas for someone making partner?

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A pie

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A bull whip

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A prompt “will do” on the next email

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Adapt your promptness and make them feel like you did not answer quicker before because of their title…

I don't think this is a crazy question. I plan to give a gift to my mentor who's set to make partner this year. Is that weird?

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Yes

Are you making partner and giving gifts, or giving a gift to someone making partner?

If the latter, well, wild question. A cut of your billables isnt enough?

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A friend made partner

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A nice pen, engraved.

A great briefcase.

Taking them out to a nice dinner to celebrate.

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Champagne, liquor, flowers

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