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How to Make It: Transactional Law vs. Litigation—How, When and Why to Choose

At some point (usually early in law school), a new lawyer considering a career in Big Law decides whether to become a litigator or a transactional lawyer.
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How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Focus on Associate Development, Mentoring, Partner Coordination and Growth,' Says Kimberly deBeers of Skadden

"Always exceed your clients' expectations and never assume that once clients retain you, they will stick with you—it is your job to continue to prove your value."
6 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Co-Leader: 'Be a Connector—Both Inside and Outside of Your Firm,' Says David Ruff of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

"Hold yourself accountable–set goals to build relationships, and pursue business development efforts–and then map your progress and keep that business plan up to date."
8 minute read

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How I Made Firmwide Managing Partner: 'Be Open to New and Creative Solutions,' Says Maria Ginzburg of Selendy Gay Elsberg

"I often suggest to young attorneys to work at firms that give them opportunities to make decisions on cases, take lead roles in developing strategy and argue in court. If you are not getting those opportunities, ask for them."
8 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'I Had the Good Fortune of Becoming Interested and Well-Versed in Telehealth,' Says Sean Sullivan of Alston & Bird

"When the time is right, it can really pay to find a good niche practice area and establish yourself as an expert within your firm for that topic."
8 minute read

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How I Made General Counsel: 'I Surround Myself With People Who Have Deep Expertise and a Passion to Help Us Advance Our Business,' Says Nicole Jones of Cigna Corp.

"I jumped at the general counsel role at Cigna primarily for two reasons: to work in a dynamic industry (health care) and to be part of a company that can have a positive impact on people's lives."
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Be an Attorney That Your Client Enjoys Talking to,' Says Elizabeth Akerman of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan

"Balancing the demands of the substantive work while making an effort to meet people and build relationships is something that takes practice and the sooner you start, the better."
5 minute read

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My Weekday Workout: 'I Know That When I Consistently Work Out I'm a Better Version of Myself and a Better Lawyer,' Says Michael Catapano of McKool Smith

"I would not have mentally made it through law school and the bar exam without exercising."
4 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'For Me, It's All About Client Service,' Says Joey Norman of Moore & Van Allen

"I've learned that even if something is long and challenging, if you're willing to do the work and see it through, you will get there."
8 minute read

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How I Started My Own law Firm: 'It Wasn't That I Didn't Like Being an Attorney; I Just Didn't Love the Large Law Firm Environment,' Says Krista Mitzel of The Mitzel Group

"Keep fighting. Keep speaking up. Keep educating people. Keep doing amazing work. Keep raising up other women with you."
9 minute read

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