January 05, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Real Estate Partner and Co-Chair: 'I Earned the Trust of Clients and Partners,' Says Michelle McAtee of Jenner & Block"Motherhood has actually made me better, as the balancing act that is needed with kids is similar to the one needed to manage a full plate of transactions."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
January 04, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'By Developing Relationships and Educating Clients,' Says Daniel Michaelson of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel"Work for a person or group that believes in you. Having someone in leadership that recognizes the hard work, supports your development and advocates for you is invaluable."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
December 30, 2021 | Law.com
Students From Six Law Schools Develop New Legal Tech Ideas in Liberty Mutual's Legal Design Challenge'Law is about information. No matter what type of practice area you're in, knowing how to access information and make sense of it and deliver it back to your clients is the key to doing good work.'
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
December 30, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Real Estate Partner: 'Firms Want Attorneys Who Are Entrepreneurial,' Says Mindy Stern of Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas"Network strategically, making sure people you believe you can help know, like, trust and remember you. And above all, have fun doing it."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
December 29, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'There Is No Replacement for "Doing" to Further Your Practice,' Says Jason Cover of Ballard Spahr"Try to take an active interest in your chosen field. A little bit of enthusiasm can go a long way with clients and your law firm."
By Tasha Norman
3 minute read
December 29, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Real Estate Partner and Leader: 'Aim Not Only to See the Trees, but Also the Forest,' Says Jennifer Kiely of Mintz"I think the key to successful business development is to advise your clients as though you are their internal counsel, and regard their issues as though they are your own."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
December 29, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Real Estate Partner: "My Combination Of In-House and Big Law Experience Was A Rare and Desirable Trait," Says MaryBeth Heydt of DTO Law"A person needs to find methods to network and meet potential clients in a way that suits your personality. I have found the most professional growth during the pandemic by serving on CLE panels."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
December 29, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Real Estate Practice Group Chair: 'Focus on Learning, Work Hard and Be Accountable,' Says Nichole Cortese of Loeb & Loeb"The best part of the job is being able to see the tangible results."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
December 29, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Real Estate Partner: "You Don't Need to Change Who You Are, at Your Core, in Order to Be Successful," Says Nathalia Bernardo of Kramer Levin"I like to give the same advice that was given to me when I was a junior associate – become indispensable."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
December 21, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership as the CFO: 'Pay Talent Fairly for Their Contribution and Invest in Technology,' Says Daniel Lasman of Fish & Richardson"Find a leader at the firm who you admire and ask them to mentor you. The person need not be in your area of expertise; the key is to learn from someone whose approach to problem-solving and leadership you want to emulate."
By Tasha Norman
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