Zack Needles

Zack Needles is Global Managing Editor, Regional Brands at ALM. He is also the Managing Editor of The Legal Intelligencer, Pennsylvania Law Weekly, Delaware Business Court Insider and Delaware Law Weekly. Contact him at 215-557-2373 or [email protected]. On Twitter: @ZackNeedlesTLI.

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March 29, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Focus on the Business of the Firm,' Says Sally Rogers Culley of RumbergerKirk

"Focus on the business of the firm, learn its work and the personalities of those that are doing the work."

By ALM Staff

5 minute read

March 27, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Spend Time Getting to Know Your Colleagues Across Practice Groups,' Says Nancy Chung of Sidley Austin

"Your job is to represent the best interests of the firm and office, and you can only do that when you understand what your colleagues bring to the table, the trends and concerns in their sectors, and the needs of their client matters."

By ALM Staff

12 minute read

March 22, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Being a Practice Leader Is a Responsibility—Not a Role,' Says Pat Lundvall of McDonald Carano

"Being a practice leader is a responsibility—not a role. Whether establishing a new practice, growing an existing practice, or taking a practice in a different direction, do it in a way that includes and leverages every lawyer, law clerk, paralegal and administrative staff member in the practice—help everyone rise together as a team."

By ALM Staff

10 minute read

March 20, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'I Realized I Needed to Step Up My Game,' Says Aleksandr B. Livshits of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson

"When I was a fourth year associate, there was a large group departure from our New York-based antitrust team. That was a bit of a wake up call for me, and I realized I needed to really step up my game and become more in tune with the practice and our clients' needs."

By ALM Staff

8 minute read

March 18, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Each Attorney Must Take Ownership of Their Own Career,' Says Jared Hodges of Knowles Gallant Timmons

"An associate with aspirations for partnership should begin by building good habits."

By ALM Staff

8 minute read

March 15, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Prioritize Your Cases and Your Clients,' Says Amie Vague of Lightfoot, Franklin & White

"At Lightfoot Franklin, success doesn't stop at the billable hour; partners dedicate their time and unique skills for the firm's overall growth."

By ALM Staff

7 minute read

March 13, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'See Every Failure as an Opportunity,' Says Megan R. Nishikawa of Hogan Lovells

"Your career is a marathon—not a sprint. See every failure as an opportunity rather than a setback."

By ALM Staff

5 minute read

March 11, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'The More You Do Something, the Better You Get at It,' Says Phillip N. Smith Jr. of Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial

"Take initiative and attempt to think outside the box."

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

March 08, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Asking Questions Is Not a Weakness,' Says Gang Chen of Crowell & Moring

"Asking questions is not a weakness and people are usually willing to help if approached properly, even if they are busy," says Gang Chen, partner at Crowell & Moring.

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

March 06, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made Managing Partner: 'Every Problem and Every Case Is an Opportunity to Grow,' Says Reid L. Phillips of Brooks Pierce

"How do I make a positive impact? To me, this goes to the heart of knowing clients, knowing opposing counsel and knowing colleagues as individuals and as human beings."

By ALM Staff

11 minute read

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