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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."
3 minute read

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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."
6 minute read

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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."
6 minute read

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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.
5 minute read

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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."
7 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Be Generous With Your Time and Take the Long View,' Says Vinay Kohli of King & Spalding

"It takes a village to help elevate an attorney to the partnership ranks here; it takes two more villages to help a partner continue growing."
5 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Co-Chair: 'The Leader of a Group Has to Be More Than a Talking Head,' Says Richard Hung of Morrison & Foerster

"You can't become a firm leader until you realize that it's not about you. And you will never be an effective firm leader if you forget that."
3 minute read

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How I Made Real Estate Partner and Practice Leader: 'Continue to Take Risks and Accept the Most Challenging Projects,' Says Nina Roket of Olshan Frome Wolosky

"We always must figure out ways to reinvent ourselves. Nothing is constant or forever. Do not ever get complacent."
7 minute read

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