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Perspective

Jun. 21, 2012

Musing on the state of our profession

Letter to the editor. By Ben Ballard

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR COLUMN

I enjoy reading Edwin B. Reeser's columns for insight about law firm economics. Concerning the June 18 column, "Examining the real cost of purchasing lateral talent," I do think "grinder" as the favored descriptor for experienced professionals, who at some level are supposed to be providing a professional service, says much about our profession in its current state. While no doubt accurate, I wonder how well this would be ...

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