how long do you want your firm to last?
by marc rosenberg
the rosenberg practice management library
two-thirds of partner agreements include a mandatory retirement provision. this provision usually requires partners to give up their equity but allows them to continue working in some fashion. a common stipulation is that if a “retired” partner wishes to continue working, either full- or part-time, this must be approved annually by the other partners. but with the covid crisis, annually may come sooner than expected.
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here are two opposing viewpoints on a mandatory retirement provision to consider the next time you review your partner agreement: