How to Say ‘No’ to a Partner

Author Anne Lamott says,"'No' is a complete sentence." When you're a junior associate facing a demanding partner at a law firm, though, saying it seems more like the path to a death sentence. How can you "be a team player," yet protect your vital interests in your own health and well-being? Do you dare say "no" during an economic recession, when you see other lawyers getting laid off? Consultant Debra L. Bruce provides five strategies for taking care of your needs while still taking care of business.