David Behrend’s LawCareer Q&A

Q: I am a non-equity partner/senior associate in a mid-size firm. I’ve always done respectable work, but I’ve never been good at business development. I’m concerned that I am at risk of getting pushed out to make room for a younger, less-experienced lawyer at the firm. How concerned should I be?

A: In the current firm environment, you have every reason to be concerned. Although you have done respectable work as a non equity partner/senior associate, the fact that you haven’t developed … or perhaps been encouraged to develop … new business could put your position in jeopardy. You need to meet with the managing partner or partner in charge of your practice area to determine where they see you in this changing business environment. Also, since you have not brought in new clientele, you might want to consider a position in government, or in-house, or with a non profit institution organization.

– David E. Behrend, M.ED., director, Career Planning Services For Lawyers
www.lawcareercounseling.com