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January 27, 2023 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'You Can't Just Have Any One Thing Going for You,' Says Erin Rosenberg of White & Case

(Photo: MJgraphics/Shutterstock) Erin Rosenberg, 35, White & Case; Chicago Practice area: Financial restructuring and insolvency (FRI). Law school…

By Tasha Norman

2 minute read

January 23, 2023 | Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Inclusion, Compassion and Zest for My Work and Community,' Says Liisa Thomas of Sheppard Mullin

"As a biracial woman partner I know that I serve as a role model for others, and I try to be a strong mentor as well. We need clear, actionable methods for developing our leaders, and I hope that my legacy can be developing exactly that."

By Tasha Norman

6 minute read

January 17, 2023 | Law.com

How We Started Our Own Law Firm: 'When You Start a Firm, You Have to Build That Infrastructure From Scratch'

"Starting a law firm meant becoming a small-business owner on day one."

By Tasha Norman

8 minute read

January 12, 2023 | Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Be Willing to Say Yes to Any Opportunity,' Says Nicole M. Shaffer of Jackson Lewis

Be responsive, consistently produce high-quality work product, be approachable and provide outstanding client service, says Nicole Shaffer.

By Tasha Norman

7 minute read

January 10, 2023 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Avoid Impostor Syndrome,' Says Michael Mix of Morrison Cohen

"Try to be a 'thinking' associate. Instead of just doing the work that is assigned to you, try to spot issues and participate in strategic decisions."

By Tasha Norman

6 minute read

January 09, 2023 | Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Leader: 'Support Your Colleagues as People First, Then as Lawyers,' Says Douglas Dahl of Bass, Berry & Sims

A focus on excellence, but tempered with efficient problem-solving and an affinity toward relationships, both with colleagues and clients.

By Tasha Norman

4 minute read

December 28, 2022 | Law.com

Social Isolation—Yes, It's a Thing. And There's a Way Back

Building a social life back after the pandemic is doable.

By Tasha Norman

5 minute read

December 19, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Be a Culture Carrier and Reinforce the Values of Your Firm,' Says Audra Cohen of Sullivan & Cromwell

"Say yes to opportunities, even outside of your comfort zone."

By Tasha Norman

6 minute read

December 15, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Always Perform Your Best While Enjoying the Ride,' Says Laura Sinisterra of Debevoise & Plimpton

Always perform your best while enjoying the ride.

By Tasha Norman

6 minute read

December 14, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Volunteer Early for Any and All Available Leadership Positions,' Says Michael J. Reeves of Trenam Law

You cannot always take a "scorched earth" approach to leading; ultimately you have to bring people together.

By Tasha Norman

7 minute read