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How I Made Partner: 'Don't Shy Away From Requesting Feedback and Constructive Criticism,' Says Tiffany Wynn of Crowell & Moring

"It may not always be easy to hear, but requesting and accepting feedback from your case teams, supervising attorneys, and clients shows a desire to learn and grow and is key to your professional development. And, as you get more senior and supervise others, pay it forward and provide constructive feedback to others."
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How I Made Partner: Be 'A Good Firm Citizen in Addition to a Good Lawyer,' Says Jennifer Mikels of Goulston & Storrs

"Answer your phone when it rings, return your messages and emails promptly, and become the person your colleagues can rely on even if that means spending time on non-billable matters such as serving as a sounding board for others."
7 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Lead by Example,' Says Jeremy Alberts of Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial

"Your actions set the standard."
4 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Do Not Be Afraid to Put Yourself Out There,' Says Reena Jain of Blank Rome

"Your first oral argument can be nerve-racking, client development and asking for business can feel awkward, but you have to do it in order to succeed."
5 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Once You Become a Practice Leader, the Work Is Just Starting,' Says Saina Shamilov of Fenwick & West

"It's OK to not have all the answers. It's OK to have insecurities. Rather than let those things become stumbling blocks, use them to boost yourself up and reach your ambitions."
9 minute read

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How I Made Partner: Don't Hesitate to Advocate For Yourself, Says Debodhonyaa Sengupta of Dentons

"Be good at what you do and take the time to make sure others know that you are good at what you do."
7 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Leadership Is About Getting the Best Out of the Overall Team,' Says Eleanor M. Lackman of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp

"If you want to be a practice group leader because you think it will help you, or it means everything will go your way, or that it's some kind of trophy title, you really should let someone else do it."
11 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'You Don't Have to Be Perfect; Just Be Excellent,' Says Petrina Hall McDaniel of Squire Patton Boggs

"Perfection is paralyzing and a bridge to nowhere. I remind myself that if I'm waiting for perfect conditions, I will never get anything done."
9 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Do Your Best to Make Yourself Indispensable,' Says Erika Handler of Weinstein Family Law

"Be willing to do the tasks that others avoid and deliver quality work product. If you don't understand a concept, ask and spend time learning outside of the office."
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Immerse Yourself in Building a Practice You Are Proud Of,' Says Charles E. Nelson of Ballard Spahr

"There is no one-size approach to making partner. There certainly is no checklist."
6 minute read

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