What’s In (and what’s out) at Law Firms and Beyond
This was a year for the record books. “Change” was the word of the day for over 300 days in a row. The past eleven and a half months were a lesson in the contrast between abysmal and exhilarating. The year is drawing to a close at last and as we bid adieu to 2008, we welcome the dawn of a new era in our collective history. It is a fitting time for an inventory of what is “out” and what is “in” as we begin 2009. I am crossing my fingers like everyone else that the next Baby New Year is a bundle of joy and a lot less colicky than 2008. I am tempted to take off my shoes and toss them at the back of the departing year’s head! But that would be so 2008 of me….. Here’s the list:
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OUT |
IN |
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The seven deadly sins: Pride, Gluttony, Wrath, Lust, Anger, Greed, and Sloth |
The seven heavenly virtues: Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Courage, Faith, Hope, and Love |
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Law firm parking garages filled with luxury cars and SUV’s |
Riding the bus, zip cars, and bicycles
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Fourteen hour days at the office in a suit |
Twelve hour days working from home in your gym clothes (minus the two hour commute) |
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Premium billing rates |
Competitive billing rates |
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Paper holiday cards and gift baskets |
E-cards and charitable donations |
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Shopping at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue |
Shopping at Target and Walmart |
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General Practice Areas |
Niche Practice Areas |
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Large Raises and Fat Bonuses |
Having a Job |
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Suspenders with Bulls on them |
Corporate executives outside Starbuck’s begging for lattes |
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Bashing the President |
Supporting the President |
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McMansions in the suburbs |
Downtown condos in revitalized neighborhoods |
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Expensive vacations |
Local site seeing and public golf courses |
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Dumping toxic waste |
Picking up trash |
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Worshiping Money |
Conversations with God |
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Partisan Division |
Cross Party Cooperation |
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The crush of large firms merging into “mega” firms |
Mid-size specialty or boutique spin-offs |
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Looking Out for Number One |
Teamwork and Altruism |
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Fast talking, bet the farm deals |
Fiscal responsibility and corporate discipline |
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Consumer Debt |
Savings Accounts |
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2008 |
2009 |
Is it New Year’s Eve yet? Best Wishes for the holidays and an abundant and enjoyable 2009.
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2 Comments
onthevine on December 18th, 2008
This is parsimouious BS. The “outs” are still the mantra and goal. The only “in” with a shade of reality is “having a job.” Once one is in, or if one has never been out and are in no real danger of ever being out, it is all gravy and they don’t really have a concern for those on the outside. The Peter Principle is the universal law of law firms and every bit as immutable as time and gravity.
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