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October 20, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Don't Be Afraid to Ask Your Clients Questions. Asking Questions Is Not a Sign of a Weakness,' Says Marcia Ellis of Morrison & Foerster

Be an active listener and know your clients well, including their business goals, core values, pain points, and immediate legal and commercial needs, Marcia Ellis says.

By Tasha Norman

8 minute read

October 19, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made Office Executive Partner: 'Spend More Time Making Those Around You Successful,' Says Heather Burke of White & Case

The more time you spend working to make those around you successful, the better off you will be both personally and professionally, Heather Burke says.

By Tasha Norman

4 minute read

October 18, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made Firm Managing Partner: 'Place the Firm and the Success of Others Above Your Personal Interests,' Says Jonathan Littrell of Raines Feldman

While entertaining clients is certainly a good way to build a network, being regarded as an excellent lawyer and doing elite work for your clients is what will keep them coming back, Jonathan Littrell says.

By Tasha Norman

7 minute read

October 17, 2022 | Law.com

How I Co-Founded a Law Firm: 'Don't Let Humility Get in the Way of Being Recognized for Your Achievements,' Says Zana Tomich of Dalton & Tomich

"While we all rely on our team to reach goals, don't be afraid to accept credit where credit is due. If you don't advocate for yourself, no one else will."

By Tasha Norman

6 minute read

October 14, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made Industry Team Leader: 'Build Relationships and Trust,' Says Patricia Kirkwood Burgess of Frost Brown Todd

"Practicing law is an incredibly stressful profession, particularly in the bankruptcy and supply chain risk management areas, which are abundant in emergencies. To balance that stress, I strive to find the joy and fun in every day 'little things' of life."

By Tasha Norman

4 minute read

October 13, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Take Ownership Over Not Only Your Work, But Also Your Career,' Says Emilia McKee Vassallo of Ballard Spahr

"'Be patient and kind to yourself.' It is easy in your early career to think that you are not making progress fast enough and then to be really hard on yourself. But you have to walk before you can run, and you have to run before you can sprint."

By Tasha Norman

8 minute read