L-R: Elizabeth Cabraser of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, William Lee of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, Michael Rhodes of Cooley. Courtesy photos The 'Biden Effect' on Senior Attorneys: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
It's a conversation coming up more often among practicing lawyers who are approaching their 70s or, in some cases, are well into that decade of their life. Many who started practicing decades ago don't want to retire or play golf.
October 01, 2024 at 03:03 PM
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Attorney Work Life Balance
What You Need to Know
- Retirement conversations are coming up more often among practicing lawyers who are approaching their 70s or, in some cases, are well into that decade of their life.
- Many who started practicing law decades ago don't want to retire or play golf, though some are changing the work they do.
- Others have interests outside the law or, through no choice of their own, are forced out by their own law firm or health issues.
Editor's note: This is part of a series providing an inside look at how lawyers view their role in the profession as they age.
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