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How I Made Partner: 'Work Hard, Take Ownership of Your Cases, and Be Proactive,' Says Steven Daroci of Seeger Weiss

"In my experience, I think the most important things are to work hard, take ownership of your cases, and be proactive. Don't treat assignments merely as items to check off your to-do list. Think about how your work fits into the larger litigation strategy, take initiative, and anticipate follow-up issues."
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How I Made Partner: 'Most Importantly, Learn From Your Defeats,' Says Guillaume Buell of Labaton Sucharow

"Work hard, take advantage of every opportunity afforded to you, learn from people who make themselves available to you as mentors, and most importantly, learn from your defeats."
8 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Take Whatever It Is That Makes You Unique and Run With It,' Says Erika Gasaway of Hopkins & Carley

"What makes you different and unique? Then take whatever it is that makes you unique and run with it—figure out how to make a career using what distinguishes you."
9 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Begin to Build a Personal Brand,' Says Courtney Quiros of Alston & Bird

"Associates should also begin to build a personal brand by specializing in a subject matter area early on and credential themselves by writing articles with more senior lawyers and looking for speaking opportunities within that practice area."
6 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Learn to Navigate Challenges With Resilience,' Says Amanda Fernandez of Rivero Mestre

"Finding mentors can propel you in your career. Also, try to understand your client's needs beyond the courtroom and maintain a high level of client service. Learning to navigate challenges with resilience is also key to a successful career."
5 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'I Owned Every Deal I Was Staffed on, No Matter How Small My Contribution Seemed,' Says Puanani Norwood of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

"I owned every deal I was staffed on, no matter how small my contribution seemed as a junior lawyer. I stayed ahead of deadlines and proactively reached out to ensure no one on our team fell behind. Once partners realized they could depend on me, I took as much off their plates as I could and asked what more I could do."
12 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Be Reliable and Responsible,' Says Sonja Sahlsten of Finnegan

"Be reliable and responsible. Trust is so important, and the way to build that with your colleagues is by being reliable. If you are someone that your colleagues can count on, they are going to want to work with you and will invest in you as someone they see as a future partner."
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Speak Up, Even When It Scares You,' Jessica Gutierrez of Robins Kaplan

"It took time for me to feel, not only comfortable, but confident in the legal industry. I would tell my younger self that you have earned the right to be in the room, and you have earned the right to have your voice heard. So, speak up, even when it scares you."
7 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Be Resilient and Consistent,' Says Michelle Bolos of Marshall Gerstein & Borun

"Be resilient and consistent. Some days are tougher than others, but your tenacity to stick with it and demonstrate integrity and reliability, even on the hard days, is so important."
5 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Set Your Priorities, Then Stick to Them,' Says Tony Barkow of Jenner & Block

"I've worked hard and achieved professional success, but prioritizing my family is the foundation on which all of that is built. With the benefit of hindsight, it was undoubtedly the right decision, and that's the advice I would give to lawyers just starting out in their legal careers: set your priorities, then stick to them, and you will succeed across the board and be a happy, fulfilled person."
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