How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Act as an Entrepreneur,' Says Cynthia Krus of Eversheds Sutherland
"Even though you may be part of a partnership, you're similar to an independent contractor. You've got to build your own book of business in an environment that will support you."
January 09, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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How I Made It
Cynthia Krus, with Evershed Sutherland. Courtesy photo
Cynthia Krus, Eversheds Sutherland, Washington, D.C.
Job title: Executive Partner of Eversheds Sutherland (US)
Practice area: Capital Markets
Law school and year of graduation: Tulane University Law School, cum laude (J.D., 1989)
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