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How I Made Real Estate Partner: 'I Have Always Had a Thirst for Knowledge and an Incredible Work Ethic,' Says Karen Scanna of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan

"Business development is something that associates need to start thinking about early in their careers in order to be successful as they climb the ranks."
7 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Leader: 'It's About Building Lasting Relationships and Helping to Solve Problems,' Says Amanda Raad of Ropes & Gray

"Don't be afraid to try new things and fail. You can never progress if you are afraid of failure. And, be positive, encouragement is motivating!"
4 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Be Around the Hoop When Opportunities Arise So You're There to Take the Shot,' Says Nick Losurdo of Goodwin

"Rejection and adversity are inevitable. Frankly, it's an almost daily occurrence for me. It's what you do when a door closes that really shows what you're made of."
5 minute read

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How I Made Real Estate Partner and Co-Chair: 'We Are Only as Good as the Experience We Get,' Says Samantha Wallack of Blank Rome

"Spend time with people you like and care about, and invest your energies in activities and organizations that speak to your passions. In doing so, you will find true commonality with people which will lead to authentic relationships."
8 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Interdisciplinary Collaborations and Consistently Adding Value, Says Alicia Rubio-Spring of Goodwin

"In spite of all of the recent challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been inspiring to see those around me come together as a community and continue to persevere in the face of adversity."
7 minute read

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How I Got Into Law School: 'It's Worth Thinking About What You Want to Do [Post-Degree]' Says Skadden's Maya Florence

"It's worth thinking about if you know what you want to do. There are schools that make a lot of sense and are really great programs for particular things or for particular interests," said Maya Florence, a partner at Skadden.
16 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Co-Chair: 'I Care Deeply About Fairness and Excellence in Lawyering,' Says Bita Rahebi of Morrison & Foerster

"Be fair—avoid being self-serving and look out for the group rather than your own personal interests."
3 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Ask Questions. Be a Student of Your Practice,' Says Kimberly Magrini of Ballard Spahr

"Volunteer for assignments that may be a little outside of your comfort zone to learn, and keep perspective."
3 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Co-Chair: 'I Came Out of the Navy and JAG Corps With a Strong Sense of Purpose and Strong Management Training,' Says Mark Whitaker of Morrison & Foerster

"The best leaders are the ones who don't stay within the walls of the organization, and instead get outside and learn from others."
5 minute read

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How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Find Ways to Log Early Success and Remove Obstacles That Don't Serve a Valid Business Purpose,' Says Mark Carlson of Baker Donelson

"Invest more in helping others succeed. Their success will eventually find a way to come back to help you reach your goals."
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