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Let this be a lesson learned to never bring in a partner without a clear understanding of how credit works. Some partners will graciously return a client when you're in a position to take credit, or find a way to list you so that you get some kind of credit. Others have sharp elbows and will do everything to take over the relationship and not even think you deserve any credit for initial sourcing.
It sounds like you don't have a deep relationship with the client, but you can try to cultivate what you can independently without making the partner look bad. Either the client will reciprocate and see you as a significant part of their relationship to the firm (and be vocal about that), or they won't. At least you have the skills to bring clients in, just have to build on that!
A tale as old as time. Happened to me several times…. Is there a written record of how you helped source this client?
Do you get origination at your firm?
I would ask that you get origination credit for this case too and be prepared to make an argument as to why. Talk to your managing partner about the origination credit only.
The client reached out over LinkedIn following a post I made about a conference I attended. I set up the initial call and then reached out to the partner to join the call. He completely took over and then sent the follow up directly without running it by me…
I’d also tell them you would like to continue to be involved as the client reached out to you first
E.g. email or calendar invites that show you met with them?
This happened to me and the partner actually fired me and tried to keep the relationship I brought in. She couldn’t stand the thought of me having my own client and being successful without her. I’m now at a different firm and doing so much better