Benjamin T.R. Fox ,left, and Krista S. deBoer ,right, of Morrison & Foerster. Courtesy photos Krista deBoer, 50, Partner at Morrison Foerster, San Diego, California; Benjamin Fox, 38, Partner at Morrison Foerster, San Francisco, California
Practice area(s): deBoer: Environmental litigation and regulatory, class actions and mass torts; Fox: Social enterprise and impact investing, emerging companies and venture capital, private equity investments and buyoutsHow We Made Partner: 'Take Ownership Over Every Assignment You Work On,' Say Benjamin Fox & Krista deBoer of Morrison Foerster
"In terms of practical advice, take ownership over every assignment you work on—no matter the size or significance of the case. Commit to doing your best work, and seek to understand how your work fits into the larger matter, which will permit you to identify places where you can be additive beyond your assignment."
August 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM
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How I Made It Benjamin T.R. Fox ,left, and Krista S. deBoer ,right, of Morrison & Foerster. Courtesy photos
Krista deBoer, 50, Partner at Morrison Foerster, San Diego, California; Benjamin Fox, 38, Partner at Morrison Foerster, San Francisco, California
Practice area(s): deBoer: Environmental litigation and regulatory, class actions and mass torts; Fox: Social enterprise and impact investing, emerging companies and venture capital, private equity investments and buyouts
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