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How I Made Real Estate Partner: 'Make Yourself Indispensable to Clients,' Says Ruth Schoenmeyer of Eversheds Sutherland"Client relationships are similar to any other relationship in your life: they require a sense of connection, mutual respect, and care and feeding."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
October 05, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'My Scientific Mindset Helps Me Approach Problems Analytically and Makes Me a Better Adviser,' Says Julie Park of Morrison & Foerster"Be engaged—participate in committees and firm activities. It's not just about making the connections, it's also about showing people that you'll succeed in whatever leadership position you're appointed to."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
September 30, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Partner: 'I Carved Out a Niche That Helped Me Stand Out From the Crowd,' Says Priyanka Timblo of Holwell Shuster & Goldberg"Advocate for your ideas during strategy meetings, so you can find your voice and earn the reputation needed to take you to the next level."
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
September 29, 2022 | Law.com
My Weekday Workout: 'Training for a Goal Always Helps to Keep Me Motivated,' Says Craig Beaker of Holland & Hart"Regular exercise is a source of happiness for me. I enjoy the feeling I get after a hard workout and seeing my day-to-day progress as I work toward a specific goal."
By Tasha Norman
3 minute read
September 29, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'My Entrepreneurial Qualities and Business Development Efforts Played a Key Role,' Says Shrutih Tewarie (Chemburkar) of Foley Hoag"Work hard, don't give up, and forge your own destiny."
By Tasha Norman
8 minute read
September 28, 2022 | Law.com
How I Made Practice Group Deputy Chair: 'I Have Had the Skill Set, Work Ethic and Dedication to Belong in and Lead Any Room,' Says Alicia Tallbe of Yankwitt"If you are known within your firm as the person others want to come to for guidance, advice and support. a leadership role is the next natural step."
By Tasha Norman
6 minute read
September 27, 2022 | Law.com
How to Make It: Gen Z and the Legal Profession, Part 4 — Retaining Talent: How Big Law, Young Lawyers, and Legal Tech Come TogetherIf you're not doing right by your lawyers, there's never been a better time to open your own law firm.
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
September 27, 2022 | Law.com
How to Make It: Gen Z and the Legal Profession, Part 3 — Making Sure Your Firm's Diversity Initiative Is Not ShortsightedI don't think we've seen the last of this struggle, but I do think we're going to see law firms that "get it" and excel.
By Tasha Norman
2 minute read
September 27, 2022 | Law.com
How to Make It: Gen Z and the Legal Profession, Part 2 — How Transparency and the Sharing Culture of Gen Zers Will Disrupt Law FirmsOne of the interesting things about the youngest generation entering the practice of law right now is that there are communities, especially on social media, that are very transparent about their careers.
By Tasha Norman
3 minute read
September 27, 2022 | Law.com
How to Make It: Gen Z and the Legal Profession, Part 1 — Where's the @#$%&! Road Map to Leadership?There is no one-size-fits-all path to partner anymore.
By Tasha Norman
5 minute read
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