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How I Made Partner: 'Don't Wait to Make Partner to Start Acting Like a Partner,' Says Michele Cerezo-Natal of Mayer Brown

"Don't wait to make partner to start acting like a partner. Talk to the partners that you work with to understand their roles and responsibilities. Consider what leadership roles you can take on as an associate that will demonstrate your investment in the firm."
5 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Excellent Work Product, Integrity and Effective Client Communications Are a Baseline,' Says Irina Luzhatsky of Manning Gross + Massenburg

"Excellent work product, integrity and prompt and effective client communications are a baseline, regardless of who you are."
7 minute read

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How We Made Practice Chair: 'Surround Yourself With Smart People,' Say Jay Bhimani and Douglas Fleming of Dechert

"Surround yourself with smart people—colleagues, clients, even opposing lawyers. If you do that, you'll be forced to keep up."
12 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Be Flexible and Open About Where the Road Might Go,' Says Kerri-Ann Griggs of Alston & Bird

"Pursue an area you are truly passionate about, hold yourself to a standard of excellence, and to be flexible and open about where the road might go. There is not one "right way" for a career path or even how one goes from law school graduate to partner at a firm."
11 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Consider Your Co-Workers as Clients,' Says Taylor Weinstein of Pryor Cashman

"Having a positive attitude about work assignments is noted and makes partners want to work with you in the future. Ultimately, it will be your partners and peers who will be deciding on your promotion, so you want as many people on your side to advocate for you when the time comes."
6 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Don't Be Afraid to Take Risks, Embrace Challenges, and Learn From Failures,' Stacie Trott of DLA Piper

"My advice for those looking to become practice leaders is this—don't be afraid to take risks, embrace challenges, and learn from failures. Being a practice leader requires resilience, adaptability, empathy, emotional intelligence and a growth mindset."
8 minute read

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How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Learn Early to Take on Responsibility for Non-Billable Issues,' Says Jeffrey Payne of Turner Padget

"If you are going to lead, you need to be present to get to know your team personally and get a feel for the office and firm dynamics. Also, learn early on to take on responsibility for the firm's non-billable issues, such as participating in marketing efforts and recruiting."
6 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Make Yourself Available to Listen, Always,' Says Cheryl Chang of Blank Rome

"Keep your finger on the pulse of what is happening and what is important to people in the office; not just the public narrative but the scuttlebutt as well. Make yourself available to listen, always."
6 minute read

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How I Made Practice Chair: 'Start With the Fundamentals,' Says Danielle Patterson of Vinson & Elkins

"I would advise lawyers to start with the fundamentals—focus first on developing their own skills and establishing their practices. You need that foundation be in a position in which you have the time to devote to others and also the knowledge base that will allow you to provide useful, relevant guidance."
8 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Give Your Best Work Product,' Says Lillian Martin-Mashburn of Morris, Manning & Martin

"Treat the partners as if they are your clients. You need to give them your best work product, and don't be afraid to slow down and read through the entire document."
7 minute read

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