At age 70, Morrison & Foerster partner Melvin Goldman is still defending clients. "The idea of peaking in your practice and then tailing off as you grow older isn't always true," he says. It's a dilemma for many law firms: As lawyers age, some still want to practice, sometimes at a still hours-intensive pace. Firms must decide how to keep these attorneys around while making room for new blood. And the problem will only grow as baby boomers -- many in excellent health -- near retirement age.
January 02, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
At age 70, Morrison & Foerster partner Melvin Goldman is still vigorously defending clients in securities cases.
“The idea of peaking in your practice and then tailing off as you grow older isn’t always true,” he said. “For some you see a tailing off, and for others you don’t.”
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