Victoria Ostrander

August 31, 2020 | National Law Journal

The lawyers in our 2020 special report have tackled some of the most widely watched cases of the year.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

August 20, 2020 | National Law Journal

The commission's Enforcement Division has waged an overly aggressive and entirely unnecessary campaign against the very firms that provide capital and liquidity to the small businesses the SEC says it wants to help.

By Helgi Walker, Barry Goldsmith, Jonathan Seibald and Brian Richman

5 minute read

August 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

The key to success as a lawyer--especially at the beginning--is to lean into new projects and assignments.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

August 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

Being a lawyer can be challenging with complex matters/client requests. Find a way to connect with clients on a personal level and practicing law will be much more fun.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

August 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

Seize opportunities and know how to create them for yourself through the quality of your work, strength of your relationships, and willingness to step up where and when needed. Anticipate what needs to be done and consistently deliver.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

August 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

Whenever I jump into a new case, I try to identify the tension, conflict, or ambiguity in the law that underlies the dispute.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

August 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

I have worked on an array of cases [and] that range of perspectives helps me carry insights from one area of law into others and frame issues to appeal to generalist judges.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

August 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

You are only as successful as those around you. Litigation is a team effort. The best attorneys not only produce great work, but also build up their teammates.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

August 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

Clients come to us with their most complicated questions, and they expect us to appreciate context and think creatively and practically about the solutions.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

August 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

Re-read every brief while thinking about the perspective of the judge or judges who will be reviewing it, and make sure the arguments you are making are not only legally correct, but are practical and reasonable.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read