1. I Wish I Had Known ...
- Author
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Filisko, G. M.
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BUSINESS partnerships , *LAW partnership , *BUSINESS development , *AMERICAN business enterprises , *LAW firms , *BUSINESS planning - Abstract
The article focuses on strategies implemented by newly formed partnerships between law firms in the U.S. and offers suggestions on making a successful partnership deal. According to four newly minted partners, some changes that came with their entry to the partnership ranks surprised them. It is stated that some firms including Mayer Brown and Jones Day have created new-partner orientation to cope with partnership related complications. Mayer Brown is stated to bring its new partners from throughout the world together for two days where they undergo orientation in conflict searches and billing. Jones day is stated to organize flexible partnership orientation program.
- Published
- 2008