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April 21, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Co-Leader: 'Be a Connector—Both Inside and Outside of Your Firm,' Says David Ruff of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

"Hold yourself accountable–set goals to build relationships, and pursue business development efforts–and then map your progress and keep that business plan up to date."

By Tasha Norman

8 minute read

April 20, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made Firmwide Managing Partner: 'Be Open to New and Creative Solutions,' Says Maria Ginzburg of Selendy Gay Elsberg

"I often suggest to young attorneys to work at firms that give them opportunities to make decisions on cases, take lead roles in developing strategy and argue in court. If you are not getting those opportunities, ask for them."

By Tasha Norman

8 minute read

April 19, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'I Had the Good Fortune of Becoming Interested and Well-Versed in Telehealth,' Says Sean Sullivan of Alston & Bird

"When the time is right, it can really pay to find a good niche practice area and establish yourself as an expert within your firm for that topic."

By Tasha Norman

8 minute read

April 18, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made General Counsel: 'I Surround Myself With People Who Have Deep Expertise and a Passion to Help Us Advance Our Business,' Says Nicole Jones of Cigna Corp.

"I jumped at the general counsel role at Cigna primarily for two reasons: to work in a dynamic industry (health care) and to be part of a company that can have a positive impact on people's lives."

By Donna Carlson | Tasha Norman

6 minute read

April 15, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Be an Attorney That Your Client Enjoys Talking to,' Says Elizabeth Akerman of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan

"Balancing the demands of the substantive work while making an effort to meet people and build relationships is something that takes practice and the sooner you start, the better."

By Tasha Norman

5 minute read

April 15, 2022 | Law.com

My Weekday Workout: 'I Know That When I Consistently Work Out I'm a Better Version of Myself and a Better Lawyer,' Says Michael Catapano of McKool Smith

"I would not have mentally made it through law school and the bar exam without exercising."

By Tasha Norman

4 minute read

April 14, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'For Me, It's All About Client Service,' Says Joey Norman of Moore & Van Allen

"I've learned that even if something is long and challenging, if you're willing to do the work and see it through, you will get there."

By Tasha Norman

8 minute read

April 13, 2022 | Law.com

How I Started My Own law Firm: 'It Wasn't That I Didn't Like Being an Attorney; I Just Didn't Love the Large Law Firm Environment,' Says Krista Mitzel of The Mitzel Group

"Keep fighting. Keep speaking up. Keep educating people. Keep doing amazing work. Keep raising up other women with you."

By Tasha Norman

9 minute read

April 12, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'I Have Traveled an Incredibly Challenging Road, but I've Persevered and I Feel Equipped to Handle Anything,' Says Cyrus Chin of Balch & Bingham

"I always encourage our younger associates to ask why decisions are being made. When you start to understand the why, you make better decisions and learn to identify and anticipate issues, which ultimately leads to more responsibility."

By Tasha Norman

7 minute read

April 11, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'If You Want to Achieve Your Goals, Focus on Helping Others Achieve Theirs,' Says Nick Monaghan of Dykema Gossett

"The world (and our industry) can change quickly. You have to stay sharp, be prepared, and adapt quickly."

By Tasha Norman

4 minute read

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