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How I Made Partner: 'You Have to Make Your Goals Be Known,' Says Leah Edelboim of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft

"It is not realistic to think that you will do great work, and someone will notice and promote you; you have to make your goals be known."
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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'You Have to Be Focused on the Team,' Says Carolyn Daly of Cohen Seglias

"You have to be focused on the team. If you can't view the office you're working in, or the people you're working with, as a team, you won't rise."
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How I Made Partner: 'Become Adept at Proving Your Own Value to the Firm,' Says Paul Lee of Steptoe

"In the pro bono space, we often have to become adept at proving our own value to the firm, since we are not revenue generating practices."
7 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Put Yourself in the Right Position to Take Advantage of Opportunities as They Arise,' Says Heather Marx of Cozen O'Connor

"I believe you have to put yourself in the right position to take advantage of opportunities as they arise. By taking the right steps, developing community connections and, above all else, doing excellent substantive legal work, those connections and that hard work will foster career growth."
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How I Made Partner: 'Learn as Much as You Can About the Law, Your Clients and Your Own Firm,' Says Charles Ricciardelli of Skadden

"I would advise young attorneys to enjoy the journey—take on every project you can and, in the process, learn as much as you can about the law, about your clients and about your own firm. I suspect you'll find it more enjoyable, and it will hold you in good stead wherever your path leads."
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How I Made Partner: 'The Quality of Your Work and Your Attitude Matters First and Foremost,' Says Katie McConnell of Moore & Van Allen

"The quality of your work and your attitude matters first and foremost. Be curious, do your own independent research before asking a question, and always ask yourself, 'How can I make this client's or partner's life easier?' With a good attitude, high quality of work and focus on client services, you will set yourself up for success."
7 minute read

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How I Made General Counsel: 'Keep Betting on Yourself Against the Odds,' Says Maryam Abdul-Kareem of Arcellx

"My advice is to keep betting on yourself against the odds. Eventually, someone else will bet on you too, and you will experience more and more wins."
10 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Try to Listen to and Learn From Your Colleagues,' Says Gisela Paris of Foley Hoag

"Try to listen to and learn from your colleagues. Be a mindful and considerate colleague, work on those relationships. They will make your career more rewarding."
6 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'It Is Critical to Develop a Team Environment,' Says Eileen Brown of Thompson Coburn

"I would stress the importance of developing relationships with your partners and colleagues. While you also need to be able to anticipate changes in the business climate and the practice of law, it is critical to develop a team environment to be able to get everyone moving in the same direction."
9 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Regularly Check Your Assumptions at the Door,' Says Kristin Bender of Willkie

"Most attorneys—myself included—could benefit from regularly checking their assumptions at the door."
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