August 30, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Practice Group Chairman: 'Take Advantage of Any Opportunities to Become Involved Within the Firm,' Says India Vincent of Burr & Forman"I believe that those who are most successful in leadership positions understand the business from their work in the organization."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
August 26, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Practice With Dignity and Be Loyal,' Says Pankit Doshi of McDermott Will & Emery"Good things come to people in this profession who are giving and generous. It helped shape my worldview very early on in my career."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
August 25, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Being a Good Firm Citizen, Mentoring Junior Attorneys and My Involvement in Firm Initiatives,' Says Allison Cooper of Fenwick"Don't strive to be everything to everyone but instead learn how to prioritize what is the most important at any specific time on any specific day. "
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
August 24, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Have Always Been Recognized As A Self-Starter,' Says Alexis Cirel of Warshaw Burstein"My ability (or even just willingness) to hit the ground running, take initiative and look for answers before asking for them definitely helped propel my partnership track."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
August 23, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Happy Clients Talk and Excellence Is Rewarded,' Says Jody Erdfarb of Wiggin and Dana"Before you step into a conference room or jump on a call or log into a zoom meeting, take the time to ask yourself, "What value will I be adding?" If you cannot easily answer that question – go back to the drawing board."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
August 19, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Get in the Habit of Thinking About Other Ways You Can Contribute,' Says Katy Lukaszewski of Sidley Austin"I think that having both the judgment to know when you need help and the confidence to take on increasingly complex tasks on your own are really important attributes you have to balance."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
August 18, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'A Good Leader Is Not an Expert in All Things; A Good Leader Assembles and Relies on Her Team to Fill in Any Gaps,' Says Cecilia Sanabria of Finnegan"Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable and letting go of the fear when encountering new challenges we haven't faced before is key to not only growing in your career but also in leading."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
August 17, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Pro Bono Practice Group Chairman: 'The Benefits of Having a Strong Pro Bono Program Led by a Full-Time Partner Became Clear,' Says Dan Brown of Sheppard Mullin"My path to pro bono partner began after another partner pointed out what I knew: that Sheppard Mullin is a firm that will support you if you have a good idea, and as my mother always says, 'It never hurts to ask.'"
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
August 16, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Show That You Can Work Well Under Pressure and, Most Often, in Front of Important Clients,' Says Kieran Gostin of Wilkinson Stekloff"I came to realize that in many ways making partner is just the start of your career, and definitely not the culminating event that it can seem like when you are just starting out. This was something I didn't recognize as a more junior associate."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
August 12, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Being a Leader Is Like Being a Great Chef Who Tastes a Recipe and Knows That It Needs More Salt or More Tomato,' Says Michele Farquhar of Hogan Lovells"Understanding what success should look like, what to add that's missing and how to communicate that to the appropriate people is a hallmark of great leadership."
By Tasha Norman
9 minute read
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