March 25, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Produce Your Best Work in a Timely Fashion, And First Impressions Are Critical (Fair or Not),' Says Dania Slim of Pillsbury"Business development opportunities sometimes arise at inopportune times, it is key to be ready and willing to do what it takes to seize such opportunities, even if the timing is not ideal."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
March 22, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'It Was My Work Ethic, Results and Moxie,' Says Marianne Curtis of Berger Singerman"I believe what separates a good partner from a great partner/lawyer is dependent on the partner's ability to communicate, inspire, and delegate to their team."
By Tasha Norman
8 minute read
March 18, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Moved Halfway Around the World to Pursue My Aspirations,' Says Yujin McNamara of Akin Gump"I think there is a fear that once you become partner you will be left to fend for yourself. It is comforting to know that you don't become an island when you become a partner."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
March 17, 2021 | Law.com
My Weekday Workout: 'Boxing Forces Me to Work Harder. I Can't Let My Opponent Outwork Me' Says Anthony-Ray Sepúlveda of Schiff Hardin"If I think I might be rationalizing a way to be lazy, I will make myself do one exercise. Usually, by the time I am done with that exercise, I will feel better and want to do more," says Anthony-Ray Sepúlveda of Schiff Hardin in Chicago.
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
March 11, 2021 | Law.com
My Weekday Workout: 'Having Dogs Guarantees That I Get At Least 1.5 Hour of Movement Every Day,' Says Irina Pisareva"Having dogs guarantees that I at least get 1.5 hour of movement in daily. I cannot imagine not spending time with them outside because we have such an amazing connection and they are so enthusiastic and so happy about our walks."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
March 09, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Find Your Niche. Be Focused and Show That You Care,' Says Shannon Reaves of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan"Success requires constantly getting out there, learning, speaking, writing, staying on top of trends and leading the way with advice and viable solutions."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
March 08, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: As the Firm's 1st Black Female Partner, Rachel Shaw of Pryor Cashman Shattered the Glass Ceiling"Always be the most prepared person in the room. Everyone, including your superiors, will take notice."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
March 03, 2021 | Law.com
My Weekday Workout: 'The Results I Have Seen Motivate Me,' Says Steve Nadel of Seward & Kissel"The results I have seen motivate me, and I know I'll feel gratified after working out. And when I don't work out for a while, I regret it."
By Tasha Norman
3 minute read
March 01, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Firm Managing Principal: 'Seek Opportunities and Accept the Challenges That Come With Them,' Says Samantha Hoffman of Jackson Lewis"There is a big difference between talking about valuing the voices of all attorneys and demonstrating real commitment to that mindset. My advice would be to find a place where you feel that support and where you feel empowered to go after what you want."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
February 26, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Form and Maintain Good Relationships. Deliver Good Work and Solutions,' Says Heather Ripley of Alston & Bird"Between the pandemic and new administration, there has been and will continue to be a lot of new legal developments. Try to stay abreast of those developments and how they could affect clients—consider teaming up with others to provide internal or external guidance."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
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