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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Be a Partner, a Colleague, and a Teammate,' Says Shannon Broome of Hunton Andrews Kurth

"Be a cheerleader for colleagues. Appreciate their successes, especially the hard-fought ones. Don't take their successes, or their hard work, for granted."
6 minute read

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How I Made It: COVID Is Waning and the Practice of Law Continues To Change for the Better

COVID-19 has affected both the practice and business of law in both 2020 and 2021 and what's expected for 2022.
4 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'I Demonstrated an Eagerness to Develop a Dynamic Practice That Could Evolve Over Time,' Says Michelle Chen of Sullivan & Cromwell

"Show that you are interested not just in the assignment of today, but in being a leader in a field that will change in ways large and small throughout your career."
8 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Time Management, Prioritization, and Personal Accountability Were Vital to My Success,' Says Andrea Kerstein of Locke Lord

'Try to put yourself in the partner's shoes now. Taking on that level of ownership now will naturally lead to opportunities.'
4 minute read

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How I Made Firmwide Chair: 'The Crucible of the Pandemic Gave Me Exposure to the Entire Firm,' Says Gwendolyn Prothro Renigar of Steptoe

"Don't be afraid to create opportunities for yourself when no one else is creating them for you."
5 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'I Learned to Trust My Training and My Instincts,' Says Yahonnes Cleary of Paul Weiss

"It's obviously important to work hard and develop legal skills, but the relationships you develop along the way also are invaluable."
9 minute read

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How I Made Partner: I Worked On Strengthening Relationships With Partners and Lawyers In Other Offices, Says Jens Ruiz of RumbergerKirk

"It's important to not be too hard on yourself, and don't take everything personally."
4 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Excellence Will Be Noticed and Remembered,' Says Jenna Bedsole of Baker Donelson

"Even if you volunteer for a small role in the firm, show up and do your absolute best."
4 minute read

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How I Got Into Law School: 'I Found Something I Was Passionate About,' Says Bilzin Sumberg's Anthony De Yurre

"I never really had a mentor between undergrad and law school. To be honest with you, I think that's kind of the hubris of youth and thinking that you have all the answers."
17 minute read

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How I Got Into Law School: 'Keep an Open Mind About Where You Want to Apply and What You Want to Focus on,' Says Wiley Rein's Kathleen Scott

"In general, my advice for those in law school is to just do all you can to keep all of your doors open," said Kathleen Scott, partner at Wiley Rein.
5 minute read

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