Started at a midsize firm abt 15 months ago as a partner and brought in to develop a specific practice. I had a smallish book when I joined and last year and doubled that last year and on pace to reach 7 figures this year so I’m following through. I’ve asked about getting a midlevel associate and was given green light but had to find them myself. Today I got an invite to join an interview for a partner that’s partially in my niche industry. I have spent 2 years developing relationships…cont’d

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..in my niche industry and it’s paying off big. I’d rather not have someone come in and take some of the business I can get from the events I attend and the industry I am in.

Am I wrong for being annoyed about the firm considering another partner-level candidate who reached out to them blind, over finding an associate to support my practice?

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It sounds like you’re being consulted about hiring a potential partner. If you don’t think a new partner is warranted let the firm know. Maybe you guys can expand the practice together?

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Thanks - yes that’s what it seems like and the firm has treated me well in almost all respects (we’ll see as my draw/compensation convo is upcoming), but I’ve had poor experiences in the past when trying to collaborate so I may be projecting.

Anytime I’ve come across someone more senior who has found I can develop business, they have either openly tried to connect with my referral sources/clients or seemingly competed with me at conferences (“mind if I keep the business cards you collected so we can reach out to them?”)

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Be wary.

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