December 13, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Ask Questions. Be a Student of Your Practice,' Says Kimberly Magrini of Ballard Spahr"Volunteer for assignments that may be a little outside of your comfort zone to learn, and keep perspective."
By Tasha Norman
3 minute read
December 10, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Practice Group Co-Chair: 'I Came Out of the Navy and JAG Corps With a Strong Sense of Purpose and Strong Management Training,' Says Mark Whitaker of Morrison & Foerster"The best leaders are the ones who don't stay within the walls of the organization, and instead get outside and learn from others."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
December 08, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Find Ways to Log Early Success and Remove Obstacles That Don't Serve a Valid Business Purpose,' Says Mark Carlson of Baker Donelson"Invest more in helping others succeed. Their success will eventually find a way to come back to help you reach your goals."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
December 07, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Be the Type of Person That Others Enjoy Working With,' Says Lea Phillips of Ballard Spahr"So much of our growth as lawyers come from the soft skills we learn in informal settings with clients and mentors."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
December 06, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Managing Partner: 'My Colleagues Admired My Collaborative Approach,' Says Bob Bodian of Mintz'I would tell my younger self to pursue what interests you and above all else, remain true to who you are. Be kind to others, don't be petty, and don't sweat the small stuff. And aim high.'
By Tasha Norman
10 minute read
December 03, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Found Synergies With My Colleagues and Created Opportunities for Our Collective Success," Says Renee Zaytsev of Thompson Hine"Don't be complacent. I spent way too long in the status quo because it was easy, not because it made me happy. Continuing to do something just because it's comfortable will rarely get you where you want to go—or will just make you miserable when you get there."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
December 01, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Office Co-Managing Partner: 'I Strive to Be Fair and Live by the Servant Leadership Philosophy,' Says Yosbel Ibarra of Greenberg Traurig'My position is a privilege in service to the firm and understand that I do not have any authority beyond the respect I earn from my partners.'
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
November 30, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Firm Managing Partner: 'Strive to Be a Strong and Influential Mentor,' Says Sara Jane Shanahan of Sherin and Lodgen"As the mother of two daughters, I am proud to have set an example of striving for excellence at work and remaining present and engaged in the daily lives of my kids."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
November 29, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Law Firm Leader: 'You Become Like The People You Surround Yourself With, So Connect With Successful Role Models'"Most successful leaders are continuously learning and willing to receive input from multiple and diverse sources before, during and after making decisions."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
November 23, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Strived to Be Someone Who Is Considered a Future Leader,' Says Kelly Neal of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney"Make yourself indispensable and become a natural choice for a future leader."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
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