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[quote=Anonymous]My DH is Counsel at a Big Law firm. He's been there for 6 years after working for the government for 12 years. Prior to that, he was at a very prestigious big law firm his first 6 years out of law school. He went to a top 10 law school and always gets lots of praise for his work. He's very involved with the ABA, has been published, speaks at conferences, etc.. I have no idea if that means anything.

He likes his firm, likes the work, he doesn't work like a dog and gets paid well. So, in some senses he doesn't mind just staying as counsel but I know it bothers him that he is not a partner. And, according to him, his practice area has some storm clouds ahead so he doesn't see making partner any time soon. He also has no book and is not outgoing at all, but he's a good worker. The partners in his practice seem to like him and his firm is known for keeping counsels around. But, I can't help but be worried. He's 51 and I am not sure what his future is.

My question is, do you know of people who have made partner in their 50s? Or, has that ship sailed? Should we be worried about his long-term prospects?

TIA. 
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