February 24, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Be Your Best True Self and Keep the Client at the Center of Everything You Do,' Says John Quinn of Kaplan Hecker & FinkWhen in doubt, take a chance, trust your gut, stay true to yourself. The occasional leap can change your life, as it did for me. A career path doesn't need to be linear—it isn't always just about climbing the ladder in front of you.
By Tasha Norman
9 minute read
February 23, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Demonstrated My Contributions Through Networking, Client Development and Associate Development,' Says Ernessa Brawley McKie of BakerHostetler"It is not the billable hour that counts most, but the unbillable time you spend early on learning what your client needs and expects from you."
By Tasha Norman
9 minute read
February 22, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Collaborate Genuinely and Lead Passionately,' Says Danielle Corcione of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi'I am honored to be part of an organization that is offering something different for women in the law, and I am proud that I know my worth and found a firm that values it.'
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
February 17, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'It Was My Commitment, My Track Record and the Advocacy of My Mentors and Sponsors,' Says Collette Woghiren of Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg"My commitment to increasing diversity and bringing awareness to the harm caused by the lack of inclusion has only been strengthened by each obstacle that I have overcome."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
February 16, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Office Managing Director: 'Find Your Purpose and Nurture Community to Build Resilience,' Says Marsha Dungog of Withers"We must stop choosing the path of least resistance. Welcome opportunities and experiences that bring you outside of your comfort zone, explore and take calculated risks. Make decisions based on your values and the results will follow."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
February 15, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Be a Partner, a Colleague, and a Teammate,' Says Shannon Broome of Hunton Andrews Kurth"Be a cheerleader for colleagues. Appreciate their successes, especially the hard-fought ones. Don't take their successes, or their hard work, for granted."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
February 14, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made It: COVID Is Waning and the Practice of Law Continues To Change for the BetterCOVID-19 has affected both the practice and business of law in both 2020 and 2021 and what's expected for 2022.
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
February 14, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Demonstrated an Eagerness to Develop a Dynamic Practice That Could Evolve Over Time,' Says Michelle Chen of Sullivan & Cromwell"Show that you are interested not just in the assignment of today, but in being a leader in a field that will change in ways large and small throughout your career."
By Tasha Norman
8 minute read
February 10, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Time Management, Prioritization, and Personal Accountability Were Vital to My Success,' Says Andrea Kerstein of Locke Lord'Try to put yourself in the partner's shoes now. Taking on that level of ownership now will naturally lead to opportunities.'
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
February 09, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Firmwide Chair: 'The Crucible of the Pandemic Gave Me Exposure to the Entire Firm,' Says Gwendolyn Prothro Renigar of Steptoe"Don't be afraid to create opportunities for yourself when no one else is creating them for you."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
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