It’s okay if a lawyer in a firm decides they don’t want to assume the mantle of owner.
Perhaps his or her disposition or mentality doesn’t allow for him or her to undertake the responsibility.
Sometimes, the season of life the person is in isn’t conducive to taking ownership.
Perhaps just being an employee suits that lawyer just fine. 9 to 5 Monday through Friday is all he or she wants.
All of that is okay.
But lawyers who are employees only do not get, nor should they expect to get, the benefits of ownership: true autonomy, elevated compensation, equity, and voice and vote in the firm.
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