I often hear lawyers recite an observation about making partner at a large law firm that goes something like this:
Making partner is like winning a pie-eating contest in which the prize for winning is more pie.
The point is that associates have to work long and difficult hours to make partner– and if they make it, they are rewarded with a job in which they are expected to continue to work long and difficult hours.
My question is, does anyone know who first came up with this line? I found one article crediting “a partner” for it, but I wondered if anyone knew any more details. If you think you know, please leave a comment.
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