October 12, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Don't Be an Amateur; Amateurs Practice Until They Get It Right. Professionals Practice Until They Can't Get It Wrong,' Says Alejandro Miyar of Berger Singerman"Try to replicate, in your own style, all of the things that the top partners in your firm do well, both as practitioners and brand builders. Learn the facts and the law inside and out. There is no substitute for subject-matter mastery and hard work."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
October 06, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Took a Longer and Less Straightforward Path to Partnership,' Says Esther Chang of Mayer Brown"I am a naturally energetic and social person who has greatly enjoyed the practice of law, enjoy collaborating with my colleagues and enjoy the learning and advising process."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
October 04, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Showed My Tenacity and Drive to Do Whatever Was Necessary When Asked,' Says Audra Byrd of Turner Padget"You will never get any better if you do not stretch yourself, you will learn more from your failures than your successes, and best of all, you may be surprised what you know and what you are capable of accomplishing."
By Tasha Norman
8 minute read
September 30, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Find Ways to Distinguish Yourself,' Says Harry Jackson of Fox Rothschild"Carving out a niche area can be a great way to get noticed and elevate your profile internally."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
September 29, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Trust Yourself and Trust Your Gut,' Says Kamil Shields of Sullivan & Cromwell"If you want to be a partner, you need to own it. Be prepared to do the work and do it well. Be prepared to be diligent, thoughtful, detailed and persuasive—and love every minute of it."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
September 28, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Department Chair: 'I Brought a Creative Problem-Solving Approach,' Says Kimberly Smith of Katten"Become an expert in your field and bring that knowledge to the table, adding value at each point along the way."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
September 27, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Success Is the Intersection of Opportunity and Preparedness,' Says Tao Leung of Hogan Lovells"Make an honest assessment of your own skills, strengths and weaknesses, compare that with what is expected and necessary for making a partner at your particular firm, and explore ways to maximize your strengths while at the same time working on your weaknesses."
By Tasha Norman
8 minute read
September 23, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made It to Firm Leadership: 'The Issue of Diversity and Retention Is Not as Simple as Flipping a Switch,' Says Richard Cortizas, Chief Diversity Officer at Jones Walker"Advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives is not only the right thing to do, but it also makes us a stronger firm overall and improves our internal culture while also making us a more effective and valuable service provider to our clients."
By Tasha Norman
3 minute read
September 22, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Practice Group Co-Chair: 'Always Say "Yes" When Someone Needs Help,' Says Alyssa Hirschfeld of Lathrop GPM"Not everything you do is going to be your favorite deal or your favorite client or your favorite kind of work, but every single thing you work on will make you better in some way."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
September 21, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Network, Network, Network With Everyone,' Says Carina Antweil of Baker Botts"There is no award for doing it all, only for doing things well."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
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