June 07, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Practice Group Leader: 'Seize Every Opportunity to Gain as Much Experience as Possible,' Says Lauren Tabaksblat of Brown Rudnick"My motto is, and always has been, "the answer is always yes." That means seizing every opportunity to gain as much experience as possible, both in the courtroom and beyond."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
June 04, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Be Bold In Your Ambitions and Don't Be Afraid to Write Your Own Unique Story,' Says Betsy Wang Lee of Orrick"I've met and come to know many others whose paths to partnership took unexpected twists and turns. Their stories inspire me to stay open to new opportunities and remind me that detours are often part of the most memorable and rewarding journeys."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
June 03, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made It to Firm Managing Partner: 'Be Confident in Your Authentic Self and Be the Type of Leader YOU Would Follow," Says Bobby Gerber of Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg"It's important to understand your motivation for being in leadership. It should not be because of the perceived power of a leadership role, but about the desire to serve, and to enhance the success of others."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
June 02, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Make Sure You Are Working for People That Value You as a Person and Are Invested in Your Professional Success,' Says Bao Vu of Stoel Rives"I had a hard time finding a job out of law school. But I've learned that, with hard work, persistence and a bit of luck along the way, things may not work out according to a painstakingly planned road map, but they will work out just fine."
By Tasha Norman
9 minute read
June 01, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made It to Office Managing Partner: 'I Transitioned From In-House Counsel and the Change Was Severe But I Learned How to Build a Business, and It Was Fun,' Says Emily Weber of Foley & Lardner"Diversify your experience and your skill set as much as you can. Identifying new ways to solve particular issues or to diversify your skills can showcase your aptitude and ability to take on that next role."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
May 26, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Office Managing Partner and Practice Group Co-Chairman: Your Motto Should Be 'Build, Grow, Share and Prosper,' Says Ray Koenig III of Clark Hill"As the first openly gay member of Clark Hill to be elected to its executive committee and one of only two openly gay members in charge of a firm office, I have tried to use my platform as a leader to advocate for awareness and progress within the firm."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
May 25, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Take Responsibility for Your Actions, Lead by Example, and Develop Trust,' Says Derek Pershing of Wilson, Cribbs & Goren"Do the right thing when nobody is looking. Be honest with yourself, work hard, build relationships, and make education a priority."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
May 24, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Took On More Cases and Developed the Skills to Be a Great Litigator,' Says Krysta Pachman of Susman Godfrey"I was enthusiastic about my cases and willing to take on as much responsibility as the partners on my cases would let me handle. I was rewarded with lots of great opportunities."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
May 21, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Office Co-Managing Partner: 'I Had Grit and Resolve and Quickly Overcame Cultural, Educational, and Language Barriers,' Says Ejim Peter Achi of Greenberg Traurig"I realized that my grit and resolve were two of the essential traits I had deployed over time to achieve these and other important life goals."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
May 19, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Didn't Fit Neatly Into the Traditional Mode of a Large Firm Lawyer,' Says Rob Hawkins of Nelson Mullins"Some lawyers are natural developers of business. That's not me necessarily but I have found that if you do a good job, are generally easy to work with, and a reasonably decent person, work will find its way to you. That, and billboards."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
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