May 18, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Was Upfront About My Hopes and I Asked for Guidance and Advice,' Says Margarita O'Donnell Morales of Zuckerman Spaeder"The legal community flourishes when lawyers come from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, and there are many ways in which your unique experience can be valuable in private practice."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
May 14, 2021 | Law.com
Will the Recent CDC Guidelines Along With State Mandates Regarding Face Masks Create Two Classes Of Employees? Is That Even Fair?Tasha Norman speaks with Cozen O'Connor partner David Barron about what changing face mask rules mean for the workplace.
By Tasha Norman
2 minute read
May 14, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Never Turned Down a New Challenge Even if It Was in Unfamiliar Territory,' Says Alec Heydemann of Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial"Having great mentors is probably the greatest influence in my career that helped propel me to partner, and I am happy to pay it forward with our newer associates."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
May 13, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Firm Managing Partner: 'Seize the Opportunities That Are Available,' Says Melissa Jones of Stoel Rives"My advice to anyone who wants to be in leadership is seize the opportunities that are available. You can learn from these experiences and use them to develop and cultivate your leadership skills for roles with increasing responsibility."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
May 12, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Practice Group Co-Chairman: 'I Overcame a Meth Addiction and Invented a New Practice Area,' Says Lori Kalani of Cozen O'Connor"Those years held a lot of hard lessons and setbacks, but I was determined not to give up on education as my way out, with law school as my ultimate goal."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
May 11, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Firm President & CEO: 'I Learned Early On That If I Was Going to Succeed, I Would Need the Right Combination of Focus, Confidence, and Help From Others to Make It Happen,' Says Dean Cannon of GrayRobinson"Be a 'doer,' earn people's trust, and step outside your comfort zone. Go to the after-work event even if you don't feel like it. Take the meeting your boss or colleague suggests. Become a member of a local organization that inspires or motivates you."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
May 10, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'My Path Was Nontraditional. I Was Co-Chairman of the Firm's Practice Group Before I Made Partner,' Says Christine Dunn of Sanford Heisler Sharp"Because my path was nontraditional and nonlinear, I sometimes wondered whether I would ever be a partner. Achieving this goal feels like the culmination of a long career path."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
May 06, 2021 | Law.com
My Weekday Workout: 'On Those Difficult Mornings, I Think of the Saying "The Worst Workout Is the One You Don't Do,"' Says Jason Rozes of Dechert"It is a great feeling when you can master a new exercise using proper technique. The variety of lifts and moves keeps my mind engaged. The exercises that combine different movements and muscle groups are the hardest, but also the most rewarding."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
May 05, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Having Clients in My Corner Was a Tremendous Boon to My Case to Becoming Partner,' Says Sarah Kupferman of Dechert"Don't compare yourself to others and their achievements. Keep your eyes focused on the path ahead, doing the best work that you can and contributing all that you are able to."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
May 04, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Opened The Door to Partnership by Becoming an Appellate Specialist, Says Kimberly Berman of Marshall Dennehey"When I got to private practice, I quickly realized I did not know much about the actual practice of law. I asked a lot of questions. I always made sure I knew how to prioritize. I learned to adapt to the different styles for the various attorneys."
By Tasha Norman
8 minute read
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