So don't worry about it. Your job is to concentrate on becoming the best lawyer you can be. If you someday become a great lawyer, then the business will follow. If you spend much of your time attempting to develop your own client base, you will probably wind up without clients and without the skills you need to attract clients. Keep Your Mouth Shut.
Most law firms are hotbeds of gossip and political intrigue.
Do not ever engage in gossip or the spreading of rumors. It may be a fun thing to do, but more than one associate has gone off the partnership track because of an unwise comment or the repetition of a particularly juicy bit of scandal. At the same time, keep your eyes and ears open. You will learn a lot about the internal operation of the firm if you simply watch and listen carefully as a silent observer. You should endeavor to develop a reputation as a person who can keep confidences.