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How I Made It to Firm Managing Principal: 'Develop a Reputation and Build—and Continue to Build,' Says Diana Manning of Bressler, Amery & Ross

"Always act with integrity. Develop your listening skills. Be accessible to your colleagues."
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'I Had Confidence in My Potential to Generate Business,' Says Avni Patel, Walden Macht & Haran

"The process of building consensus when evaluating business decisions is a fundamental part of creating a culture."
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Show That You Possess the Necessary Qualities to Be the Primary Attorney on a Case,' Says Patrick Delaney of RumbergerKirk

"If you want to be a partner, you need to think and act like a partner from the work product and business development point of view."
4 minute read

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How I Got Into Law School: 'Definitely Take a Few Vacation Days Before Law School,' Says Akin Gump's Rachel J. Elsby

"I defended my Ph.D. dissertation the same week I started law school classes. I don't recommend doing that," says Rachel J. Elsby of Akin Gump.
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Be Your Best True Self and Keep the Client at the Center of Everything You Do,' Says John Quinn of Kaplan Hecker & Fink

When in doubt, take a chance, trust your gut, stay true to yourself. The occasional leap can change your life, as it did for me. A career path doesn't need to be linear—it isn't always just about climbing the ladder in front of you.
9 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'I Demonstrated My Contributions Through Networking, Client Development and Associate Development,' Says Ernessa Brawley McKie of BakerHostetler

"It is not the billable hour that counts most, but the unbillable time you spend early on learning what your client needs and expects from you."
9 minute read

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How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Collaborate Genuinely and Lead Passionately,' Says Danielle Corcione of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi

'I am honored to be part of an organization that is offering something different for women in the law, and I am proud that I know my worth and found a firm that values it.'
7 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'It Was My Commitment, My Track Record and the Advocacy of My Mentors and Sponsors,' Says Collette Woghiren of Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg

"My commitment to increasing diversity and bringing awareness to the harm caused by the lack of inclusion has only been strengthened by each obstacle that I have overcome."
6 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Director: 'Find Your Purpose and Nurture Community to Build Resilience,' Says Marsha Dungog of Withers

"We must stop choosing the path of least resistance. Welcome opportunities and experiences that bring you outside of your comfort zone, explore and take calculated risks. Make decisions based on your values and the results will follow."
6 minute read

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How I Made It: Influencers Share The Law.com Stories That Were Most Impactful To Them From 2021

While we're well into 2022, Q1 is always a great period to reflect on the lessons and strides the legal industry made in the past year. This year,…
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