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Chief
This is one of the top reasons why we introduced a non-equity tier.
Alas, my old firm had a non-equity tier and STILL expected non-equity partners (and associates!) to bring in business. The relentless drumbeat of “BD” was the main reason I left to go in-house.
Say it and watch the invites dry up. Firms don’t invest in people who won’t chase the carrot.
It’s called income partner and everyone would love for you take on that role lol. You’re saying you want to do all the servicing, none of the the business development and get paid a lot less than share partners. Yeah, super valuable especially if someone willingly takes on that role.
As long as they offer close to partner level base salary I don't care about the share of firm profits.
Rising Star
You can do that but no don’t say it out loud.
Say things like “I’m very invested in the firm but I’m not sure this is the right year to apply for partner,” or “I’d like to wait a few years, any maybe circle back when the time seems right.” Just repeat that for like 10+ years.
It's like your body weight. We all have a waistline that we're comfortable with. You found your spot. When the time comes, I hope the firm will understand your reason the same way you see it.
Just know this going into that meeting. It could also be the beginning of the end of your time there.
I hope that's not the case. 🤞
Private practice felt like Glengarry Glen Ross to me. ABC: Always Be Closing. I wasn’t destined for a Cadillac Eldorado or even the steak knives . . .
Hire more Paralegals and spree the cheerake everyone happy
I think it depends on the place. I am an equity partner and financially it has not paid off for me, and it doesn’t for a lot of people at my firm, unless you are one of the few top tier rainmakers. Because of this, there are people who are offered equity status but turn it down. They really aren’t treated differently for making that decision and more people are making it because more younger partners where I work are openly talking about equity status almost being harmful financially - senior associates make more than some equity partners