November 03, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Credibility Is Critical and Corners Can't Be Cut,' Says Rosalind Fahey Kruse of Willkie Farr & Gallagher"When specifically talking about advice pertaining to leading an entire office, I would say that it's very important to put your time in to develop the knowledge and experience needed to be successful in such a role."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
November 02, 2022 | Law.com
How I Started My Own Law Firm: 'Hire Help Before You Can "Afford" It ... Train and Delegate and Then Let Them Do Their Job!', Says Felipe Alexandre of AG Immigration Group"I saw a real need for advocacy in the legal immigration space. Being an immigrant and a lawyer, opening my own firm was a natural fit."
By Tasha Norman
8 minute read
November 01, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Success Comes From Being Willing to Do What Others Are Not,' Says Christopher J. McKenna of Foley & Lardner"Always be improving. Lead by example. Do the right thing. Be a good partner. Be willing to help and make time for others."
By Tasha Norman
9 minute read
October 31, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Practice Group Co-Chair: 'Gaining the Trust of Your Colleagues Is the Most Important Characteristic to Lead a Practice Group,' Says Monica Arora of Proskauer"I have found that developing genuine relationships is instrumental to building the credibility to be able to "walk in the shoes" of your client."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
October 28, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Develop a Specialty. Having Proficiency in an Area of Law Is Incredibly Empowering,' Says Alana Genderson of Morgan Lewis"Find the work that you like to do and people who you like to work with, and then nurture relationships that make you a key part of the team."
By Tasha Norman
10 minute read
October 27, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Empowerment of Others Is Always a Key Ingredient to Running a Successful Initiative,' Says Susan N. Eisenberg of Cozen O'Connor"Start early in your career to show an interest in firm management. If you are not at a place that takes you seriously in that role, do not hesitate to make a move to a place that will value you."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
October 26, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'If Opportunity Doesn't Knock, Build a Door,' Says Michelle Kallen of Jenner & Block"I believe that integrity is infectious: When I surround myself with excellent people, it makes me better. I also believe that promoting others has a reciprocal effect."
By Tasha Norman
9 minute read
October 25, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Real Estate Partner: 'It Is Important to Keep Working on Business Development Every Day,' Says Lisa S. Lim of Akerman"It is the process of getting complex deals done under pressing time frames so that a project with a public purpose can get financed, completed and utilized that drives me."
By Tasha Norman
3 minute read
October 24, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'Learn What Drives Your Firm's Economics and Use That Information to Make Your Self Indispensable,' Says Brett Solberg of DLA Piper"Become an expert at the substance of something useful but relatively obscure. Publicize that expertise. Find excuses to travel and meet colleagues."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
October 21, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Firmwide Chair: 'There Is No Such Thing as a "One Size Fits All" Approach to Clients,' Says David Perez of Perkins Coie"Invest the time to learn! Roll up your sleeves, learn the client's lingo, culture and preferences. All of that matters."
By Tasha Norman
7 minute read
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