How To Tackle Career Trajectory Within a Law Firm: A Conversation with Foley's Alexis Robertson
Alexis Robertson, director of diversity and inclusion at Foley & Lardner, discusses how to go from law school to finding a job as an associate and then what skills are important to master as a new associate.
January 13, 2021 at 02:14 PM
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When new associates enter their careers as attorneys, there are many routes to take in their careers. But how does a recent grad navigate their law firm? What skills are important to master in those first few years? We sat down with Alexis Robertson, director of diversity and inclusion at Foley & Lardner in Chicago. She discusses the importance of curiosity and relationship building as well as how law firms can use proper feedback as a way to help diversity within the firm.
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