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How I Made Partner: 'I Always Made Myself Available,' Says Ryan Bollman of Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine

"Keep things in perspective. Don't lose who you are. Make the job as fun as possible while doing good work."
6 minute read

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How I Made Managing Partner: 'Good People Skills, Good Knowledge of the Law and a Good Instinct for Business,' Says Philippe Signore of Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt

I would say work with as many people in the firm as possible. Get to know them and have them get to know you. You also want to provide value, so know your strengths and apply those to help others.
8 minute read

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How I Made In-House Counsel: 'Protect Tomorrow, Today,' Says Daniel Sanders Jr. of Nelson Mullins

"My advice to young lawyers is: When meeting with clients or business/law firm leadership, always have three versions of your presentation: 30-minute version, 3-minute version and 30-second version—because you never know how much time you will be given."
5 minute read

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How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'The Best Leaders Are Empathetic, Attentive and Accessible,' Says Courtney Mayster of Much Shelist

Find a mentor who you can talk to about the easy things and the hard things, and don't be afraid to ask questions.
7 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Spend a Lot of Time in Listening Mode,' Says Cullen Drescher Speckhart of Cooley

My goal is for every woman in law practice to feel the same way I do, which is the freedom to be feminine, the right to be celebrated, and the joy of working alongside an entire community of allies that is comprised of every gender, ethnicity, and creed.
6 minute read

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How I Made In-House Counsel: 'Be a Good Listener and Keep an Open Mind,' Says Seslee Smith of Morris, Manning & Martin

Don't crucify yourself every day. You don't need to be perfect. Just try to be the most fearless self you can be and not let self-doubt hold you back.
5 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Co-Chair: 'My DOJ Experience and Helping to Expand Key Practices,' Says James Koukios of Morrison & Foerster

Hard work is more likely to bring rewards if you have a clear direction, and you have to act intentionally to follow that direction.
5 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Be Vocal and Express Your Interest in Making Partner Early,' Says Patricia Brum of Snell & Wilmer

Talk to your mentors and office leadership about your desire to make partner. Listen and implement their suggestions.
8 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'My Client Service Focus and Team-Oriented Nature,' Says Noah Kressler of Baker Donelson

The key to business development, for me, is to always wow the client. That means ultimately focusing on doing great work for them, but also working hard to be their trusted adviser.
6 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Making Connections With the Right People,' Says George Chaclas of Day Pitney

"You need to be in the trenches with your clients and understand what makes them excited. If you can do that while exceeding expectations, strong lasting relationships can be formed."
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