Employer: Latham & Watkins
Title and Practice Area: Partner, Supreme Court and Appellate

What was the most valuable lesson you learned in your first year practicing law? Don’t be shy and never be afraid to challenge orthodox thinking. As a young lawyer, I was fortunate to work with mentors who consistently encouraged me to think creatively, speak up, and be willing to challenge the way it’s been done before in order to identify the most effective strategy.