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April 13, 2021 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Start to Think Like a Partner, Early On', Says Anna Idelevich of Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial

"Figure out what you are good at and hone those skills. Are you an evidence wizard? Are you organized? Are you good on your feet? Find those skills and apply them to make yourself indispensable to your partner."

By Tasha Norman

5 minute read

April 12, 2021 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Owning a Cross-Fit Gym Impacted How I Practice Law and the Importance of Understanding a Clients Goals,' Says Becky Greenfield of Wolfe Pincavage

"Through my experience, I've learned that you must identify your strengths to demonstrate the various ways you provide value to the firm, whether that is by increasing the firm's community initiatives or developing strong networking circles that will bring in new business to the firm."

By Tasha Norman

7 minute read

April 09, 2021 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Be Unapologetic About Who You Are. Focus on Your Goal. And Be Relentless in the Pursuit,' Says LisaMarie Collins of Mintz

"I am constantly striving to meaningfully improve "diversity." For me, that means more than numbers—it means people of color, women, and other diverse groups having a decision-making seat at the leadership table. It also means intentionally and authentically answering the call of our clients and potential clients as it relates to diversity."

By Tasha Norman

5 minute read

April 08, 2021 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Become a Go-To Contact for Your Clients. Deliver Results and Build Trust. Their Satisfaction Will Drive Your Reputation,' Says Pedro Bermeo of Davis Polk & Wardwell

"If you deliver results, build trust and provide the right advice to your clients, their satisfaction will help drive your reputation."

By Tasha Norman

5 minute read

April 07, 2021 | Law.com

My Weekday Workout: 'I Do It for My Body and My Mental Health. Exercise Makes Me a Sharper Lawyer,' Says Kelly Preteroti

"I love how I feel after I push myself: confident, strong and ready to take on the day."

By Tasha Norman

4 minute read

April 06, 2021 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Be Inquisitive and Make Yourself Indispensable,' Says Timothy Malone of Pashman Stein Walder Hayden

"Ingrain yourself in a case, understand how an individual piece you may be working on fits into the big picture, be inquisitive and anticipate the next step in the case. Make yourself the associate that the partner needs to turn to for anything in that case, and the one they look to first for future cases."

By Tasha Norman

5 minute read

April 05, 2021 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'The Ability to Develop and Maintain Clients Is Critical,' Says Megan Thompson of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney

"Identify a mentor or mentors and leverage their knowledge. When you find the right mentors, they will serve as your biggest advocate. Also, find those people that you can bounce questions off of or just vent to when you are having a bad day."

By Tasha Norman

6 minute read

April 01, 2021 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Partnership Is Not Merely a Promotion. Approach Partnership as an Owner Not as an Employee,' Says Chris Adams of Squire Patton Boggs

"Have a positive mindset and be respectful of both your professional colleagues and your administrative supportive staff, most have been at the firm longer than you and they have lessons to teach you that will be helpful to your career development."

By Tasha Norman

8 minute read

March 31, 2021 | Law.com

My Weekday Workout: When Work, Gym, Kids, School Take Place at Home, Mental Health Is Important, Says Valentina Shaknes of Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri

"I remind myself that I always feel much better after I work out. Putting on a good song that makes me want to move always gets me going!"

By Tasha Norman

4 minute read

March 30, 2021 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Seek New And Challenging Casework,' Says Tiffany Smith of WilmerHale

"Each challenge faced is a necessary opportunity."

By Tasha Norman

7 minute read