Donovan Swift

September 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Without the opportunity to mentor young lawyers, we cannot pass on our knowledge to the next generation of lawyers to ensure that the practice continues to thrive and grow."

By Donovan Swift

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September 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Mentors are necessary for any young attorney to learn the basics—like the proper way to communicate with clients, adversaries and court staff."

By Donovan Swift

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September 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"It is tremendously rewarding to watch someone you helped do well."

By Donovan Swift

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September 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"If it is something you love doing, it does not feel like work."

By Donovan Swift

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September 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"I have also been blessed with excellent sponsors and mentors in my own life, and I want to give back however I can."

By Donovan Swift

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September 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Law school is very good at teaching students to think like lawyers but is not as good at teaching law students how to practice law."

By Donovan Swift

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September 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"In actuality, mentoring is an integral part of the job, with its own rewards."

By Donovan Swift

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September 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"The law, the legal profession, justice—all are built on a foundation of tradition, of precedent, and of integrity."

By Donovan Swift

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September 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Mentoring associates is far more than acquiring legal knowledge; it includes modeling the soft skills associated with working in a law firm setting."

By Donovan Swift

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September 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Law is a profession that is ever changing and needs the relationships of the various parts of the profession in order to advance."

By Donovan Swift

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