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How I Made Partner: 'Invest in Your Relationships With Colleagues,' Says Brian French of Cooley

"If you've read this far, you can probably guess my advice: invest in your relationships with colleagues. Building relationships is not merely necessary to advance; those relationships can be the most rewarding part of your career."
4 minute read

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How We Made Practice Group Chair: 'Leadership Starts Without Titles, and It Doesn't Depend on Them,' Say Linda Coberly & Tom Melsheimer of Winston & Strawn

"Leadership starts without titles, and it doesn't depend on them. It may start with reaching out to colleagues, recognizing their efforts, and holding them up. It also requires deep engagement—rolling up your sleeves and doing whatever is needed."
9 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'It's Critical to Be a Team Player and to Put People in Position to Succeed,' Says Adam Levin of Hogan Lovells

"I think it's critical to be a team player and to put people in position to succeed."
6 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'If You Are Aware of Areas for Improvement and You Can Play a Role in That, Speak Up,' Says Jennifer Mellott of Freshfields

"My best piece of advice is to not shy away from getting involved with conflict or offering to improve something that you know could be done better. If you are aware of areas for improvement and you can play a role in that, speak up."
8 minute read

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How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Develop Client Service Skills That Set You Apart,' Says Randall Rueth of Marshall Gerstein

"First and foremost, focus on improving your skills and being the best attorney you can be. Develop client service skills that set you apart. These are foundational, and opportunities for leadership and management will come in time."
6 minute read

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How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Cultivate Strong Relationships With Your Colleagues,' Meredith Lees of RumbergerKirk

"Being an effective firm leader requires a willingness to learn about the business of the firm and its people. In addition, accept leadership roles on committees and make an impact on those committees. Most importantly, contribute positively to the firm culture and cultivate strong relationships with your colleagues."
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How I Made Partner: 'Soak Up as Much Knowledge and Experience as You Can,' Says Sophia Agathis of Seward & Kissel

"Make it known that you want to make partner, and make yourself indispensable to key partners, so that they know losing you would hurt. To get to that point, you have to be a sponge and soak up as much knowledge and experience as you can."
7 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Don't Be Afraid to Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone,' Says Evan Hill of Skadden

"Be proactive, curious and highly responsive. Focus on how you can be most effective and contribute to the team. Seize opportunities to present and lead calls or meetings, starting with discrete items that you have mastered. Do not be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and take risks."
7 minute read

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How We Made Partner: 'Stay Mindful of the Big Picture,' Say Jenna Smith & Lauren Goldman of Boies Schiller Flexner

"Oftentimes at a law firm, you can become so bogged down with the day-to-day work that it is hard to stay mindful of the big picture. It's important to periodically check in with yourself and your mentors to make sure you have realistic goals in mind for that practice year and that your current case assignments will be conducive to achieving those goals."
12 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'People Skills Are Key. None of Us Succeed Alone,' Says Elaine Blais of Goodwin Procter

"People skills are key. So much of our business success depends on relationships—relationships with clients, with our partners, with associates and our Global Operations team. None of us succeed alone."
5 minute read

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