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How I Made Partner: 'Find an Area You're Passionate About and Learn It Inside and Out,' Says Andrew I. Almand of Ballard Spahr

Everything builds on everything else, and it's good to occasionally check in, whether with yourself or a mentor, and make sure you're on the right road.
5 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Start by Proactively Volunteering for Roles Within the Office,' Says Nadine Abrahams of Jackson Lewis

Everyone has their individual struggles and challenges, and it is critical to understand what is going on to be able to provide support.
4 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Lead More Through Example Than Through Direction,' Says Geoffrey Lin of Ropes & Gray

Be humble. Listen. Challenge yourself and those around you.
7 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'You Must Give Respect to Get Respect,' Says Aisha Bembry of Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss

When people see someone who is respectful, competent, committed and self-aware, it goes a long way in how you are valued.
6 minute read

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How I Made Executive Director: 'Don't Say No to Nonbillable Work,' Says Dina Hamerman of Yankwitt

Leaders should be universal listeners. Keep your door open and make time to listen to your employees. You never know who will contribute to the next great idea. The more you listen, the more your employees will feel valued and committed to the firm.
8 minute read

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Can One DEI Initiative Change the Legal Profession for the Better? State Farm's Legal Team Says, 'Yes'.

"It's great that opportunities like this are exciting and new, but we don't want this stuff to be exciting and new. We want it to be commonplace. We want these opportunities to abound for everyone," said a State Farm associate general counsel.
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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Credibility Is Critical and Corners Can't Be Cut,' Says Rosalind Fahey Kruse of Willkie Farr & Gallagher

"When specifically talking about advice pertaining to leading an entire office, I would say that it's very important to put your time in to develop the knowledge and experience needed to be successful in such a role."
5 minute read

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How I Started My Own Law Firm: 'Hire Help Before You Can "Afford" It ... Train and Delegate and Then Let Them Do Their Job!', Says Felipe Alexandre of AG Immigration Group

"I saw a real need for advocacy in the legal immigration space. Being an immigrant and a lawyer, opening my own firm was a natural fit."
8 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Success Comes From Being Willing to Do What Others Are Not,' Says Christopher J. McKenna of Foley & Lardner

"Always be improving. Lead by example. Do the right thing. Be a good partner. Be willing to help and make time for others."
9 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Co-Chair: 'Gaining the Trust of Your Colleagues Is the Most Important Characteristic to Lead a Practice Group,' Says Monica Arora of Proskauer

"I have found that developing genuine relationships is instrumental to building the credibility to be able to "walk in the shoes" of your client."
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