If only everyone could just get along. In today’s law firms it’s common to see a mix of employees from not just different backgrounds, but also different generations. In fact, the hierarchical structure of law firms, which places a premium on seniority, and their practice of hiring associates straight out of law schools, often means offices full of different age groups.
But for some attorneys and law firm staff, this age diversity isn’t always easy to navigate. A Law.com reader’s poll, “Them Versus Us: Are Generational Divides Affecting Law Firms?,” conducted from April to July, found that a number of law firm employees believe that different generations’ communications styles, behaviors and attitudes are hindering their firm’s operations and success.
