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How I Made Partner: 'Be True to Yourself,' Says Ligianette Cordova of RumbergerKirk

"For example, figure out litigation styles and methods that work for you, such as ways of relating to others in the legal community—including clients, judges and other lawyers."
5 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Your Experience Can Be an Ally,' Says Mark Semotiuk of Latham & Watkins

"As a senior associate, you may vacillate between imposter syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger effect. At times you will know more than you think, while at other times the best course of action will be to exercise some humility."
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Seek Out Strong Mentors and Pay It Forward,' Says Miranda Sturgis of Stradley Ronon

"Some attorneys focus too much on everyone else's path when I think the best use of our time is carefully carving out and cultivating our own."
4 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Give Yourself Some Grace as You're Learning,' Says Andrew Ditlevsen of Hopkins & Carley

"While many attorneys are Type A and strive to be perfect at every turn, perfection is not the ultimate goal, nor is it attainable. The goal simply is progress."
8 minute read

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How I Made It To Law Firm Leadership: 'Don't Wait for Someone to Ask You to Lead,' Says Miriam Wugmeister of Morrison & Foerster

"If you see something that needs fixing or doing, jump in, volunteer, and take ownership. People are given leadership positions after they demonstrate that they can lead, not the other way round."
9 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Engage With Your Colleagues and Be a Sponge,' Says Niketa Patel of Mayer Brown

"Teamwork fosters innovation and results in multi-faceted solutions for my clients."
10 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Do Not Overthink What Might Feel Like a Setback,' Says James T. Christie of Labaton Sucharow

"More often than not there is an opportunity for you to turn that setback into an advantage by rising to the occasion. The longer you dwell on the negative the less time you have to seize on the opportunity."
9 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Before You Can Win Business From External Clients, You Must Win Business From Internal Clients,' Says Elaine Tapp of Alston & Bird

"This means providing the highest level of service and responsiveness to the senior associate or partner on your matters so that they come back to you for the next."
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Don't Sell Yourself to the Highest Bidder,' Says Melissa Softness of RumbergerKirk

"Money is important, but building your skill set for a career that suits you will make you more successful in the long run."
3 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Make Sure You Have Internal Sponsors Who Are Your Cheerleaders,' Says Jayna Rust of Thompson Coburn

"Without those people, you may be doing great work, but nobody knows—or only a few people know—about it."
7 minute read

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