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Law firms in CT ( and most places) cannot have non-attorneys have an ownership interest in the firm.
My father had a regional chain of clothing stores from 1952 to the 1990s. Every full time employee received stock in the corporation each January. When the company was sold and dad retired at age 75 his employees received a lot of money for their shares (approx one-third of the sale proceeds).
Maternal grandfather was an eye doctor, no employees in his professional practice.
Paternal grandfather was clothing manufacturer, but used contractor factories. His design and sales staff were partners in the business. Grandma was bookkeeper, other partners’ wives were rest of office staff.