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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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How I Made Partner: 'Develop a Specialty. Having Proficiency in an Area of Law Is Incredibly Empowering,' Says Alana Genderson of Morgan Lewis

"Find the work that you like to do and people who you like to work with, and then nurture relationships that make you a key part of the team."
10 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Empowerment of Others Is Always a Key Ingredient to Running a Successful Initiative,' Says Susan N. Eisenberg of Cozen O'Connor

"Start early in your career to show an interest in firm management. If you are not at a place that takes you seriously in that role, do not hesitate to make a move to a place that will value you."
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'If Opportunity Doesn't Knock, Build a Door,' Says Michelle Kallen of Jenner & Block

"I believe that integrity is infectious: When I surround myself with excellent people, it makes me better. I also believe that promoting others has a reciprocal effect."
9 minute read

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How I Made Real Estate Partner: 'It Is Important to Keep Working on Business Development Every Day,' Says Lisa S. Lim of Akerman

"It is the process of getting complex deals done under pressing time frames so that a project with a public purpose can get financed, completed and utilized that drives me."
3 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Learn What Drives Your Firm's Economics and Use That Information to Make Your Self Indispensable,' Says Brett Solberg of DLA Piper

"Become an expert at the substance of something useful but relatively obscure. Publicize that expertise. Find excuses to travel and meet colleagues."
6 minute read

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How I Made Firmwide Chair: 'There Is No Such Thing as a "One Size Fits All" Approach to Clients,' Says David Perez of Perkins Coie

"Invest the time to learn! Roll up your sleeves, learn the client's lingo, culture and preferences. All of that matters."
7 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Don't Be Afraid to Ask Your Clients Questions. Asking Questions Is Not a Sign of a Weakness,' Says Marcia Ellis of Morrison & Foerster

Be an active listener and know your clients well, including their business goals, core values, pain points, and immediate legal and commercial needs, Marcia Ellis says.
8 minute read

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How I Made Office Executive Partner: 'Spend More Time Making Those Around You Successful,' Says Heather Burke of White & Case

The more time you spend working to make those around you successful, the better off you will be both personally and professionally, Heather Burke says.
4 minute read

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How I Made Firm Managing Partner: 'Place the Firm and the Success of Others Above Your Personal Interests,' Says Jonathan Littrell of Raines Feldman

While entertaining clients is certainly a good way to build a network, being regarded as an excellent lawyer and doing elite work for your clients is what will keep them coming back, Jonathan Littrell says.
7 minute read

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