September 20, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Firm Chairman: 'I Have a Deep Understanding of the Firm Culture and a Reputation as a Builder and Connector, ' Says Jon Van Gorp of Mayer Brown"Build trust and confidence in every person that you manage. Value and appreciate every person in the organization, whatever role they are in. People aren't perfect, leaders aren't perfect, but for the most part we're all trying our best. Always assume good intentions until proven otherwise. Be introspective. Understand that mistakes and failures are inevitable, and your reaction as a leader is important."
By Tasha Norman
8 minute read
September 16, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Office Co-Managing Partner: 'I Traveled a Very Unconventional Path, Never Having Been an Associate at Any Firm,' Says Stephanie Friese of Chamberlain Hrdlicka"Those most successful love what they do and look for every opportunity to do 'it.' They live to win, and they will do whatever it takes."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
September 15, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Accepted That When I Was Truly Myself, I Was the Best I Could Be,' Said Lindsay Hutner of Greenberg Traurig"I am scrappy with a little bit of a chip on my shoulder—I am also dogged, loyal, practical, a good delegator, funny, down to earth, and good with people. Once all of that came together, I brought in more business, I had more "wins," I was happier; I was truly ready to become shareholder."
By Tasha Norman
8 minute read
September 14, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Developed a Reputation for Being Dedicated, Dependable and Accountable,' Says Audra Eidem Heinze of Banner Witcoff"When times get tough, look away to the future and then settle down to meet your challenges with nerves of steel."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
September 13, 2021 | Law.com
How I Started My Own Firm: 'Your Human Assets Go Down the Elevator Every Night. Its Your Job to Make Sure They Come Back in the Morning,' Says Bruce Stachenfeld of Duval & Stachenfeld"I like to try out new things; I fail a good amount of the time, but occasionally I succeed dramatically."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
September 09, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Practice Group Chairman: 'Running a Department Is Similar to Running Deals,' Says Richard Sweet of Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger"While it is always nice to settle into your own management style, you can learn a lot from those that have come before you."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
September 07, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Speak Up, Ask the Questions People Are Afraid to Ask, Be the First to Show Up and the Last to Leave,' Says Susan Gutierrez of Proskauer"Every rainmaker had a point in her career where she didn't have a single client. It doesn't happen overnight. You put in the work, one day at a time, and you make your clients' business your business."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
September 02, 2021 | Law.com
My Weekday Workout: 'Attending a Class Pushes Me Past What I Could Accomplish on My Own,' Says Melissa Murphy of Freeborn & Peters"Regular exercise helps to keep me focused, happy, and puts things in perspective."
By Tasha Norman
3 minute read
September 01, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'It Is Important to Have Champions at All Times in Your Corner,' Says Hannah Cross of Nelson Mullins" I would encourage associates to keep their careers in perspective, and to be thoughtful about their intentions with a holistic approach to their life."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
August 31, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'The Connections I Made as an Associate Had a Significant Impact on My Career,' Says Katherine Duncan of Fenwick and West"Once you hit partner, you are no longer artificially capped. My horizon is now the rest of my career, and it's a greenfield to make it into whatever I want."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
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