Many senior partners in law firms are approaching retirement age and are beginning to think about succession strategies. As they examine their associate lawyer ranks some partners are often surprised to learn that there may be few takers. While their associates may be great lawyers, none bring in business nor do any of them seem to really be interested in partnership. Such firms have hired a bunch of folks that just wanted jobs and have no interest in owning a law firm.  While this hiring approach may have satisfied the firm's short term needs - it may fall short in the long term.