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How I Made Real Estate Partner and Co-Chair: 'I Earned the Trust of Clients and Partners,' Says Michelle McAtee of Jenner & Block

"Motherhood has actually made me better, as the balancing act that is needed with kids is similar to the one needed to manage a full plate of transactions."
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How I Made Partner: 'By Developing Relationships and Educating Clients,' Says Daniel Michaelson of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel

"Work for a person or group that believes in you. Having someone in leadership that recognizes the hard work, supports your development and advocates for you is invaluable."
5 minute read

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How I Made Real Estate Partner: 'Firms Want Attorneys Who Are Entrepreneurial,' Says Mindy Stern of Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas

"Network strategically, making sure people you believe you can help know, like, trust and remember you. And above all, have fun doing it."
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How I Made Partner: 'There Is No Replacement for "Doing" to Further Your Practice,' Says Jason Cover of Ballard Spahr

"Try to take an active interest in your chosen field. A little bit of enthusiasm can go a long way with clients and your law firm."
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How I Made Real Estate Partner and Leader: 'Aim Not Only to See the Trees, but Also the Forest,' Says Jennifer Kiely of Mintz

"I think the key to successful business development is to advise your clients as though you are their internal counsel, and regard their issues as though they are your own."
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How I Made Real Estate Partner: "My Combination Of In-House and Big Law Experience Was A Rare and Desirable Trait," Says MaryBeth Heydt of DTO Law

"A person needs to find methods to network and meet potential clients in a way that suits your personality. I have found the most professional growth during the pandemic by serving on CLE panels."
5 minute read

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How I Made Real Estate Practice Group Chair: 'Focus on Learning, Work Hard and Be Accountable,' Says Nichole Cortese of Loeb & Loeb

"The best part of the job is being able to see the tangible results."
7 minute read

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How I Made Real Estate Partner: "You Don't Need to Change Who You Are, at Your Core, in Order to Be Successful," Says Nathalia Bernardo of Kramer Levin

"I like to give the same advice that was given to me when I was a junior associate – become indispensable."
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How I Got Into Law School: 'The Student Body Is the Most Overlooked Feature of Every Law School,' Says Saul Ewing's Zachary M. Kimmel

"The student body is the most overlooked feature of every law school and represents both a means of forming lasting friendships and developing a professional network," said Zachary M. Kimmel, an associate at Saul, Ewing, Arnstein and Lehr.
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How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership as the CFO: 'Pay Talent Fairly for Their Contribution and Invest in Technology,' Says Daniel Lasman of Fish & Richardson

"Find a leader at the firm who you admire and ask them to mentor you. The person need not be in your area of expertise; the key is to learn from someone whose approach to problem-solving and leadership you want to emulate."
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