Anthony Barkow of Jenner & Block. Courtesy photo How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Set Your Priorities, Then Stick to Them,' Says Tony Barkow of Jenner & Block
"I've worked hard and achieved professional success, but prioritizing my family is the foundation on which all of that is built. With the benefit of hindsight, it was undoubtedly the right decision, and that's the advice I would give to lawyers just starting out in their legal careers: set your priorities, then stick to them, and you will succeed across the board and be a happy, fulfilled person."
June 07, 2024 at 11:00 AM
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How I Made It
Anthony (Tony) Barkow, 54, Office Managing Partner at Jenner & Block, New York, New York
Practice area: Co-chair, investigations, compliance and defense
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