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How I Started My Own Law Firm: 'The Decision Was the Perfect Career Move for Me at This Stage of My Life,' Says Virginia Hinrichs McMichael of Appellate Law Group

"Running a business is very different from practicing law. To be successful, a lawyer must be willing to accept some risk and learn new things."
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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'I Have Built Great Connections and Can Work With Different Personality Types,' Says Kristi Blackwell of Tyson & Mendes

"Be present. Cherish each moment. Take time to celebrate the wins!"
4 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'My Goal Has Been to Lead Beyond the Business Objectives,' Says Alison Lynch of Jackson Lewis

"Say yes when someone asks for help or have a solution handy if you can't. And know what you have: be thankful for your job, even when it's hard."
6 minute read

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How I Made Department Chair: 'It Comes Down to a Solutions-Oriented, Pragmatic Approach,' Says Deepro Mukerjee of Katten

"Invest in and recognize talent, providing the necessary tools for team members to reach their full potential."
6 minute read

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How I Made Managing Director and Counsel to the CEO: 'I Make Sure That the Teams I Work With Are Relentless in Addressing Our Clients' Needs,' Says Howard Master of Nardello & Co.

"Developing connections with people has been essential to tackling the obstacles I have faced in my career."
7 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'I Place a High Value on Relationships, Teamwork and Collegiality in the Workplace,' Says Lisa Ruggiero of Locke Lord

Think first, then act. Don't simply react because there is pressure.
6 minute read

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How I Started My Own Law Firm: 'Have A Message, a Vision and Go Out There and Promote It,' Says Katie McCann of Lowry Legal

"Having a message, a vision and going out there and promoting it. Whether that be in person or digitally this is vitally important."
6 minute read

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How I Made Chief Pro Bono and Social Impact Officer: 'I Combine My Passion for Social Justice With a Keen Business Mind,' Says Joanna Plichta Boisen of Davis Wright Tremaine

The major ingredients to successful business development are authenticity, creativity, emotional intelligence, grit and competence. If you have most of these attributes, your chances of success are incredibly high.
9 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'My Ability to Take Initiative and the Quality of My Work,' Says Vivian Cheng of Fish & Richardson

Take initiative and find a way to make yourself indispensable to your team.
8 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Every Day Is an Opportunity to Build Your Brand,' Says Andrea DeField of Hunton Andrews Kurth

Attorneys should constantly be reevaluating – what are they doing that month to professionally develop
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