August 11, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Leadership Is Not About Being in Charge. It Is About Taking Care of Those in Your Charge,' Says William Eveland of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr'I am a first-generation college grad from Alabama who is a member of the LGBT community. Throughout my career, multiple folks have been incredible mentors and influencers to me.'
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
August 09, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'By Thinking Outside the Box With Creative Strategies,' Says Craig Reiser of Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider"Whatever your professional goals are or become, do not keep them to yourself. Share those goals with the partners you work with the most, and ask them for opportunities that you believe will help you achieve them."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
August 05, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Learn About the Law Firm Business and Establish Your Own Vision for Its Success,' Says Nicole Brennig of DLA Piper"Take a long-term approach! Successful business development is about building strong relationships over a long period of time."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
August 04, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'I Demonstrated Leadership. I Prioritized DE&I, and Dedicated Efforts To Ensure That Everyone's Voice Was Heard,' Says Chahira Solh of Crowell & Moring"Self-promotion is key to making sure people know about all the amazing things you've accomplished. If you're not comfortable talking about yourself, find a colleague or sponsor that can help you."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
August 03, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Law Was a Second Career for Me. The Skills I Learned as a Social Worker Made Me the Successful Lawyer I Am Today,' Says Sandra Krumbein Sadov of Shutts & Bowen"Having life experience, including a prior career, allowed me to come into the profession with maturity and a unique edge, which helped propel me into a successful law school experience and practice."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
August 02, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Show Up for Yourself by Finding Passion in Your Practice and Love the Grind,' Says David Freda of Morris, Manning & Martin"The business owner can't really complain because there's no one to complain to; either figure out a solution or remain stuck with the problem. A challenge must be an opportunity, or ultimately it will likely become a defeat."
By Tasha Norman
8 minute read
July 29, 2021 | Law.com
'My Best Advice on How to Advance Your Legal Career From Law Student to Partner and Be the Captain of Your Own Ship,' Nefertiti Alexander of Kasowitz Benson TorresNefertiti Alexander, a partner at Kasowitz Benson Torres and Harvard Law School grad, shares the secret sauce on how to excel and advance your career in the legal industry and why mentorship is a must for career development and success.
By Tasha Norman
2 minute read
July 29, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Lean On Your Peers and Mentors From the Very Beginning,' Says Rachel Remke of Schiff Hardin"I really enjoy building relationships — mentoring, mentorship, and working with other organizations that I care about. You've got to figure out what you like to do and what you do well."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
July 28, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'My Experiences and My Diverse Background Has Made Me a Better Lawyer,' Says Shrutih Chemburkar of Foley Hoag"As a first-generation immigrant and woman of color, I faced many challenges and difficulties in getting to this point, including battling prejudice and racism. Looking back today however, I also believe that each of these experiences and my diverse background have ultimately made me a better lawyer, litigator and advocate for my clients."
By Tasha Norman
8 minute read
July 26, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'My Energetic Personality, as Well as My Ability to Adapt,' Says Karen Nelson of Katten"It's been very important for me to be at a place where I could have a meaningful, successful career and not miss out on life's events."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
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