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How I Made Firmwide Chair and Co-Managing Partner: 'A Belief by My Partners That I Had the Character and Temperament to Lead the Firm,' Says Steven Cooperman of Morrison Cohen

"I chose paths after exploring options and based on my gut of what felt 'right,' which was often driven by the people I would be working with."
6 minute read

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How I Started My Own Law Firm: 'Being in Control of My Destiny Made Such a Difference,' Says Laura Frederick of Laura Frederick Law

"The key to successful business development is creating a reputation for yourself as an expert in your practice area among potential clients and potential referring partners."
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Work Hard, Be a Team Player, and Lean Into Your Strengths,' Says Helena Tseregounis of Latham & Watkins

"The most successful attorneys know who they are and how to leverage what they're good at."
6 minute read

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How to Make It: How to Come Back From Burnout and Helping a Colleague in Crisis

"The ambition and intensity that goes with personality types can lead to levels of stress that, unchecked, cause burnout."
4 minute read

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How to Fast Track Your Path to Partnership and Increase Visibility and Opportunities. Q&A With Doug Wolfe, Co-Founder of Wolf Pincavage

"No matter if it's a boutique or large firm, the true depth of experience cannot be found in a textbook. Rather, it is the human element that inaugurates a good attorney."
3 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Have a Can-Do Attitude and Be a Team Player,' Says Alison Yuko Krieser of Katten Muchin Rosenman

"The key to successful business development is trusting yourself and how you approach your relationships with clients."
8 minute read

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How I Made Chief DE&I Officer: 'For DE&I to Work, We Must Take Risks, We Must Try New Things,' Says Satra Sampson-Arokium of Dechert

"While we create project plans to measure progress, we must remember that this is not a program where you check the boxes. It is a strategic pillar that should exist in all aspects of a business."
6 minute read

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How to Make It: How Not to Be the Dysfunctional Lawyer in the Office

Most of us have had the occasional feeling that we're moving forward in the wrong direction, or that we're not doing enough, or that we're burning out.
3 minute read

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How I Made Firmwide Managing Partner: 'Develop Positive, Supportive Relationships Across Your Organization,' Says Elizabeth Washko of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

"Seek out and agree to lead or handle roles or projects that will help you grow as a leader and showcase your talents."
7 minute read

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My Weekday Wellness and Workout: 'Just Stretch and Go,' Says Carol Goodman of Herrick, Feinstein

"There are no emails or phone calls. There are no interruptions. These mental breaks allow me to reset and put everything going on in perspective."
5 minute read

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