July 07, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I'm Gutsy. I Stand Up for What I Believe In,' Says Joanna Wright of Boies Schiller Flexner"Know your personal brand and stay true to it. Trust your gut, follow your instincts, and have faith."
By Tasha Norman
8 minute read
July 06, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Give Yourself Grace and Keep Things in Perspective,' Says Mary Wu Tullis of Baker Donelson"Try to get a really good understanding of the business side and talk to as many partners as you can about what it takes and what to expect. And give yourself some grace and keep things in perspective."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
July 02, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Firm Chairman: 'I Was Not Seeking to Be Chairman. It Came Out of Nowhere,' Says Guy Halgren of Sheppard Mullin"I believe anyone interested in the role should be genuinely interested in the business of law, read everything about our industry, talk with the people in the firm to learn what they are thinking and be humble and open."
By Tasha Norman
3 minute read
July 01, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Do Your Best, Never Give Up, and Never Compare Yourself to Others,' Says Jennifer Huelskamp of Freeborn & Peters"Be yourself, unapologetically, and every single day."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
June 30, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Practice Group Co-Chairman: 'Being Dependable, a Team Player, and Perfecting the Art of Self-Promotion,' Says Megan Yllanes of Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck"Learning the goals and focus of each practice group member helps develop opportunities and strengthens the practice group as a whole."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
June 29, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'As My Expertise Grows, I Still Maintain My Small-Town Manners, Being Authentic and Trustworthy to All I Encounter,' Says Elizabeth Story of Parker Poe"I want to make sure when people mention my name, they identify me with being the expert in the room."
By Tasha Norman
8 minute read
June 28, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Managing Partner: 'I Had the Right Combination of History With a Vision for the Future,' Says Ella Gower of Miller Starr Regalia"I was surprised by how demanding and fulfilling the management work can be."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
June 24, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Practice Group Leader: 'Open Two-Way Communication Is Important to Building Strong Relationships and Teams,' Maggie Hickey of Schiff Hardin"The keys to successful business development are maintaining authentic relationships and having expertise in a field. Just one is not enough – you have to have both."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
June 23, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Build Substantive Expertise That Differentiates You From Others,' Says Morgan Tilleman of Foley & Lardner"Focus on building substantive expertise that differentiates you from other associates and law firms."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
June 22, 2021 | Law.com
How To Be A Rainmaker: Key Steps To Accelerate Your Success In Your Real Estate Law PracticeIn this five minute video, Raquel Matas of the RPD LLM program discusses the keys to advancing your career in Real Estate Law
By Tasha Norman
1 minute read
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