"economically-irrational" associate salaries hit ceiling- February 17, 2008 The Wall Street Journal has a post called: Big-Law Associates Facing 2008 Salary Cap by Dan Slater.Here is a key paragraph from that post from which my title was derived: "We called around to firms to find out whether associate salaries, called economically-irrational in some quarters, have finally (or, at least, for now) hit a ceiling. The answer seems to be yes." The comments under the post range from: "I think associates should just worry about keeping their jobs instead of...http://www.gerryriskin.com/law-firm-economics-economicallyirrational-associate-salaries-hi... Private Posting for February 15 Presentation- February 16, 2008 Participants Only Click Herehttp://www.gerryriskin.com/speaking-engagements-private-posting-for-february-15-presentati... Don't let your "winning streak" become a "losing streak"- February 13, 2008 Is your “winning streak” about to become a “losing streak” I believe it is likely unless you prepare for the test you didn’t ask for but are about to take. Let's be honest, most law firms have had a pretty good run and your partners are well accustomed to it. Will your partners understand what a decrease is Will your firm maintain the winning attitude that brought you this far If you don’t think the next few miles of road are bumpier...http://www.gerryriskin.com/law-firm-leadership-dont-let-your-winning-streak-become-a-losin... |