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How I Made Partner: 'Do Not Let Your Career Blow in the Wind,' Says Justin Guido of RumbergerKirk

"Set aside time to seriously consider your future career goals and implement a plan to achieve them. It is important to be realistic about your preferences and skillset in deciding what type of lawyer you ultimately want to be."
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How I Made Partner: 'First, Take Initiative,' Says Kaveri Arora Of Pryor Cashman

"While it's been challenging, several colleagues tell me they also saw a switch when I returned from maternity leave after my first kid—a more confident, take-charge, fierce attorney."
5 minute read

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How I Made Chief Diversity Officer: 'Identify A Challenge Or Opportunity That No One Else Has Identified,' Says Brian P. Seaman Of Stradley Ronon

"Over the last decade, I have learned that the great majority of folks want to be more inclusive and be a part of positive progress. However, enthusiasm for DEI objectives is not created simply by explaining the theory behind this movement."
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Get Comfortable With Uncertainty,' Says Samuel Bazian Of Herrick, Feinstein

"Although lawyers often work long hours, you would be surprised how many are willing to invest in your success, including by mentoring you, helping you navigate law firm life, and guiding you towards your goals."
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How I Made Partner: 'You Can't Just Have Any One Thing Going for You,' Says Erin Rosenberg of White & Case

(Photo: MJgraphics/Shutterstock) Erin Rosenberg, 35, White & Case; Chicago Practice area: Financial restructuring and insolvency (FRI). Law school…
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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Inclusion, Compassion and Zest for My Work and Community,' Says Liisa Thomas of Sheppard Mullin

"As a biracial woman partner I know that I serve as a role model for others, and I try to be a strong mentor as well. We need clear, actionable methods for developing our leaders, and I hope that my legacy can be developing exactly that."
6 minute read

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How We Started Our Own Law Firm: 'When You Start a Firm, You Have to Build That Infrastructure From Scratch'

"Starting a law firm meant becoming a small-business owner on day one."
8 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Be Willing to Say Yes to Any Opportunity,' Says Nicole M. Shaffer of Jackson Lewis

Be responsive, consistently produce high-quality work product, be approachable and provide outstanding client service, says Nicole Shaffer.
7 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Avoid Impostor Syndrome,' Says Michael Mix of Morrison Cohen

"Try to be a 'thinking' associate. Instead of just doing the work that is assigned to you, try to spot issues and participate in strategic decisions."
6 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Leader: 'Support Your Colleagues as People First, Then as Lawyers,' Says Douglas Dahl of Bass, Berry & Sims

A focus on excellence, but tempered with efficient problem-solving and an affinity toward relationships, both with colleagues and clients.
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