March 10, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'What Is Crystal Clear Is How Important It Is to Build a Sense of Team With a Collective Goal,' Says Christina Beharry of Foley Hoag"Self-advocacy and taking ownership of one's career are vital for career advancement."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
March 09, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'My Ability to Read Others and the Situation—and Then Find a Solution,' Says Phil Harris of Holland & Hart'Find balance in taking full advantage of these current opportunities while also planning for the future—but don't let one impair the other.'
By Tasha Norman
8 minute read
March 08, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Being Friendly, Reliable and Delivering Consistent Financial Results,' Says James Ray of Munsch Hardt"No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care. Demonstrating that you care about people, their families, and their work will let them know that you are truly invested in them."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
March 07, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Always Be Available. Be Responsive. And Pay Attention to Detail,' Says Jennie Simmons of Locke Lord"Technical skills can be taught and will come with time, but good work ethic and a positive attitude are hard to beat."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
March 04, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'You Want to Be Someone That Partners Can Count On,' Says Scheherazade Wasty of Epstein Becker & Green'Check in every so often with your mentor or partner that you work with to make sure you are on track.'
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
March 03, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Chief Operating Officer in a Law Firm: 'Keep Your Head in the Game and Don't Lose Sight of the Bigger Picture,' Says Jessica Pavlik of Berger Singerman"Good things don't happen to those who wait, it happens to those who give life their best."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
March 02, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made It to Firm Managing Director: 'Be in Touch With Your People and Establish That You're Someone Who Listens to a Range of Perspectives,' Says Erin Webber of Littler Mendelson"Pursue leadership opportunities and experiences at all levels with various people."
By Tasha Norman
10 minute read
March 01, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made It to Firm Managing Principal: 'Develop a Reputation and Build—and Continue to Build,' Says Diana Manning of Bressler, Amery & Ross"Always act with integrity. Develop your listening skills. Be accessible to your colleagues."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
February 28, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Had Confidence in My Potential to Generate Business,' Says Avni Patel, Walden Macht & Haran"The process of building consensus when evaluating business decisions is a fundamental part of creating a culture."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
February 25, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Show That You Possess the Necessary Qualities to Be the Primary Attorney on a Case,' Says Patrick Delaney of RumbergerKirk"If you want to be a partner, you need to think and act like a partner from the work product and business development point of view."
By Tasha Norman
4 minute read
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