February 08, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'My Immigrant Experience. Grit. And Perseverance', Says Quinn Emanuel's Suong Nguyen"While talent and excellence are always key traits, often overlooked traits are flexibility and adaptability."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
February 04, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Act Today Like the Partner You Want to Be in the Future,' Says Robert Benson, Jr. of King & SpaldingI built a reputation with clients and colleagues that led to repeat business and the promise of a pipeline of future business.
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
February 01, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Set the Goal, Then Pushed the Goalpost,' Says Jenna McBain of Weil Gotshal & Manges"The path to partnership may look linear from a distance but it can be far from that. Persevere through setbacks and the growing pains of being an associate — we all go through it."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
January 22, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Connect With People. Take Small Steps and Be Positive,' Says Amanda Rose of Fenwick & West"Get out of email and pick up the phone and talk to people. COVID has created so many alternatives to easily connect with people through video calls and virtual events."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
January 13, 2021 | Law.com
How To Tackle Career Trajectory Within a Law Firm: A Conversation with Foley's Alexis RobertsonAlexis Robertson, director of diversity and inclusion at Foley & Lardner, discusses how to go from law school to finding a job as an associate and then what skills are important to master as a new associate.
By Tasha Norman
1 minute read
January 12, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Do Good Work, and Don't Be a Jerk!' Says Susman Godfrey's Abby Noebels"Think strategically about how to move the case forward to achieve the wins your client is looking for."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
January 08, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Be Patient. What Seems Like a Detour Might Be an Opportunity,' Says DLA Piper's Katie Hausfeld"I worked hard to develop a reputation as a team player who is unafraid to tackle new challenges."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
January 05, 2021 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Identify What You Love About Being an Attorney,' Advises Jones Walker's Lauren Courtney Mastio"To achieve partnership within the firm, I made sure to meet and exceed the expectations set before me."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
December 29, 2020 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Be Proactive and Take Ownership of Your Cases,' Advises Susman Godfrey's Mark Musico"Before inviting you to join the partnership, the firm will want to know that you are not just someone who can get a task done when asked, but also someone who can think ahead and anticipate what's coming down the road."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
December 21, 2020 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Do More of the Aspects That You Find Satisfying in Your Practice,' Advises Bomi Lee of Fenwick & West"Make sure that being partner actually enables you to do the aspects of the job that bring you energy and you find satisfying."
By Tasha Norman
8 minute read
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