Alm Staff
June 12, 2024 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Speak Up, Even When It Scares You,' Jessica Gutierrez of Robins Kaplan"It took time for me to feel, not only comfortable, but confident in the legal industry. I would tell my younger self that you have earned the right to be in the room, and you have earned the right to have your voice heard. So, speak up, even when it scares you."
By ALM Staff
7 minute read
June 10, 2024 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Be Resilient and Consistent,' Says Michelle Bolos of Marshall Gerstein & Borun"Be resilient and consistent. Some days are tougher than others, but your tenacity to stick with it and demonstrate integrity and reliability, even on the hard days, is so important."
By ALM Staff
5 minute read
June 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Decision of the Day: Discrimination Claim Against NYU Law Not Pleaded; Speculative Claim Is 'Riddled With Inconsistencies'This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.
By ALM Staff
2 minute read
June 07, 2024 | Law.com
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."
By ALM Staff
11 minute read
June 05, 2024 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Don't Wait to Make Partner to Start Acting Like a Partner,' Says Michele Cerezo-Natal of Mayer Brown"Don't wait to make partner to start acting like a partner. Talk to the partners that you work with to understand their roles and responsibilities. Consider what leadership roles you can take on as an associate that will demonstrate your investment in the firm."
By ALM Staff
5 minute read
June 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Decision of the Day: NYC Did Not Breach Administrative Code When Switching Retiree Medicare Supplement PlansThis ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.
By ALM Staff
2 minute read
June 03, 2024 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Excellent Work Product, Integrity and Effective Client Communications Are a Baseline,' Says Irina Luzhatsky of Manning Gross + Massenburg"Excellent work product, integrity and prompt and effective client communications are a baseline, regardless of who you are."
By ALM Staff
7 minute read
June 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal
New York's Largest Firm Offices Report YOY Growth in Partnership ElectionsThe trend among elite law firms of retaining talent with offers of nonequity partnerships continues to spread.
By ALM Staff
1 minute read
May 31, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Decision of the Day: Attorney in Social Security Benefits Case Granted Fees Under Equal Access to Justice ActThis ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.
By ALM Staff
2 minute read
May 31, 2024 | Law.com
How We Made Practice Chair: 'Surround Yourself With Smart People,' Say Jay Bhimani and Douglas Fleming of Dechert"Surround yourself with smart people—colleagues, clients, even opposing lawyers. If you do that, you'll be forced to keep up."
By ALM Staff
12 minute read
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