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How I Made Partner: 'Develop a Practice Area You Really Care About ,' Says Jennifer Gniady of Stradley Ronon

"Take the time to develop a practice area you really care about and build relationships around that work, both inside and outside of your firm. It will motivate you to continuously improve your practice, which is critical to your long-term success as a partner and your career satisfaction."
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How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Leaders Must Be Good Listeners,' Says Dan Summerlin of Woods Rogers

"You need a vision of what you want your firm to accomplish, but at the same time, you must be willing to listen and remain open to your partners and their views. Leaders must be good listeners. People want to be heard, and leaders must respect their opinions. You may not always agree, but it is critical that they feel they have been heard."
7 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'When the Firm Needs Something Done, Raise Your Hand,' Says Eric Kennedy of Buchalter

"When the firm needs something done, raise your hand, even if (and especially when) it is uncomfortable or otherwise challenging."
10 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Persevere Through the Challenging Times,' Says Jennifer Daglio of Hunton Andrews Kurth

"Persevere through the challenging times and eventually you will hit your sweet spot where your expertise and opportunities intersect in a way that provides tremendous fulfillment and satisfaction."
10 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'It’s Valuable to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable,' Says Ryan Ulloa of White & Case

"It is too easy to get complacent working for the same lawyers, on the same matters, for the same clients. Take on that new matter that you know nothing about or team up with that new partner you’ve never worked for. It’ll almost always work out just fine. At worst, you’ll learn something you don’t like. But it’s more likely you’ll learn something you do like. Or something you can use in another case. Perhaps most importantly, it’s valuable to get comfortable being uncomfortable."
9 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Focus on Being Excellent, Taking Responsibility and Ownership of Matters,' Says Meghan Rohan of Sullivan & Worcester

"Focus on being excellent and taking responsibility and ownership of matters. Don't wait until partners tell you to do something. Partners are busy, if you know how to do a task, do it and move the case forward."
5 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Work With as Many People as Possible,' Says Kyle Dorso of Brown Rudnick

"My advice would be to (i) try and work with as many people as possible, (ii) maintain the right attitude, and (iii) seek out and make the most of your opportunities."
7 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'If You Love What You Do and Put the Time and Effort Into It, You Will Excel,' Says Lisa Saul of Forde & O'Meara

"If you find an area of work that you love, learn as much as you can about that area of law. Read, ask questions, watch and listen more than you talk. I am a firm believer that if you love what you do and put the time and effort into it, you will excel as a practice leader."
4 minute read

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How I Made Public Office: 'Embrace Action Over Excessive Planning,' Says Jennifer Sellitti of the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender

"The biggest piece of advice I would give to my younger self is to embrace action over excessive planning. As a natural planner, I have often found myself caught up in analyzing potential outcomes and scenarios, especially in the context of trial work. This hesitation sometimes prevented me from taking decisive action, whether it was making an objection in court or stepping up to try a case. It took me a few years to get over it. Once I did, I tried case after case. I litigated motion after motion."
18 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Become Invaluable to Client Teams,' Says Michael Schapiro of Stradley Ronon

"Become invaluable to client teams and be the person who clients specifically look to when solving their problems. The more integral you are to your clients, the better your chances of making partner."
6 minute read

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