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July 14, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Showed "Grace Under Pressure" That Impressed Clients and My Colleagues,' Says M. Kaylan Dunn of Hunton Andrews Kurth"Everyone has lives and pressures outside of work. Don't be afraid to set boundaries because of them."
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July 14, 2022 | Law.com
How to Make It: Choosing the Right Law Firm to Build Your CareerToday's young professionals tend to think it's not where you land but what destination you've chosen.
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July 13, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Law Firm Chief Talent, Diversity & Inclusion Leader: 'Find Your Voice. Be Authentically You, and Be Persistent,' Says Shalanna Pirtle of Parker Poe"Life is too short to not take control of your life and your destiny."
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July 12, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Having Subject-Area Expertise Allowed Me to Stand Out,' Says Samantha Hynes of Sullivan & Cromwell"The most satisfied and successful lawyers I know are the ones that proactively seek out matters that they will enjoy."
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July 11, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Practice Area Leader: 'Be a Team Player,' Says Lynn Mehler of Hogan LovellsWork hard, treat people well, both clients and colleagues, and be open to the opportunities that present themselves to you.
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July 08, 2022 | Law.com
How To Make It: How to Build Internal Business Development and Leverage OpportunitiesInternal business development can be more important than external business development.
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July 08, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'I Do My Best to Lead by Example,' Says Daniel Laguardia, Shearman & SterlingThe ability to work remotely has the potential to create opportunities for more participation, especially by individuals who may have had disadvantages in the past.
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
July 07, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Worked to Make Authentic Connections With Partners Across Offices,' Says Avia M. Dunn of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & FlomOnce you find an area of law that interests you, find external organizations early in your career to join to broaden your perspective and network within that field.
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
July 06, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'As a Leader, You Need to Be in "Open Eyes and Open Ears" Mode at All Times,' Says Sylvie Gallage-Alwis of Signature LitigationYou should not just think about how to ascend to firm leadership. You should think about the type of leader you want to be.
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