Closing Argument

This year marks my 25th anniversary as a lawyer. During this time, I have worked in three large law firms, including the Cook County state's attorney's office. In each firm and in the profession as a whole, I consistently hear my law brethren complain about how firms and the profession have become more of a business. This sentiment seems unkind, not only to law firms, but also to businesses. It seems to me, however, that …