being a biglaw partner ain't what it used to be
from wolves in sheep's clothing to wolves in wolves' clothing
Welcome back to Of Counsel, my monthly advice & asks column. If you ever find yourself wondering, “What would Cece do/think?” then you’ve come to the right place! You can find previous columns here and submit questions here. And if you appreciate the work that goes into this newsletter and want to help ensure that my educational and informational content remains free for all, you know what to do!
ICYMI: I finished the first draft of my book’s manuscript!! I’ll be writing more about the first draft process in next week’s newsletter for paid subscribers, but for now, my mind is in a Biglaw hangover after spending the past seven months reading, writing, and thinking full-time-and-half about Biglaw. Which makes today’s Of Counsel question extremely apt:
I feel like if one is in big law it is only worth it to be a partner. how are big law partners compensated? what is usually the compensation/structure?
- Anonymous
If you were raised by parents who extolle…