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How to Make It: Choosing the Right Law Firm to Build Your Career

Today's young professionals tend to think it's not where you land but what destination you've chosen.
3 minute read

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How I Made Law Firm Chief Talent, Diversity & Inclusion Leader: 'Find Your Voice. Be Authentically You, and Be Persistent,' Says Shalanna Pirtle of Parker Poe

"Life is too short to not take control of your life and your destiny."
9 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Having Subject-Area Expertise Allowed Me to Stand Out,' Says Samantha Hynes of Sullivan & Cromwell

"The most satisfied and successful lawyers I know are the ones that proactively seek out matters that they will enjoy."
8 minute read

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How I Made Practice Area Leader: 'Be a Team Player,' Says Lynn Mehler of Hogan Lovells

Work hard, treat people well, both clients and colleagues, and be open to the opportunities that present themselves to you.
3 minute read

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How To Make It: How to Build Internal Business Development and Leverage Opportunities

Internal business development can be more important than external business development.
3 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'I Do My Best to Lead by Example,' Says Daniel Laguardia, Shearman & Sterling

The ability to work remotely has the potential to create opportunities for more participation, especially by individuals who may have had disadvantages in the past.
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'I Worked to Make Authentic Connections With Partners Across Offices,' Says Avia M. Dunn of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

Once you find an area of law that interests you, find external organizations early in your career to join to broaden your perspective and network within that field.
7 minute read

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How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'As a Leader, You Need to Be in "Open Eyes and Open Ears" Mode at All Times,' Says Sylvie Gallage-Alwis of Signature Litigation

You should not just think about how to ascend to firm leadership. You should think about the type of leader you want to be.
13 minute read

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How I Started My Own Law Firm: 'I Like Having the Freedom to Make My Own Decisions,' Says Kelly Burris of Burris Law

"I would like to be known as someone who helped open up opportunities for women and minorities—those who are not traditionally in this field."
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Make Yourself Irreplaceable. Show Up and Be Dependable,' Says Jennifer Weissman Jette of Friedlander Misler

"The lesson I learned was to never give up and also never settle."
7 minute read

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