L-R: Edward B. Stevenson, Co-Chair, Corporate & Securities Group; Sean M. Aylward, Vice-Chair, Corporate & Securities Group; Glenn L. Stein, Member; Daniel A. Schwartz, Managing Member; Junie Hahn, Member; Lawrence M. Smith, Co-Chair, Corporate & Securities Group. / Photo by Carmen Natale ** The responses were provided by Sean Aylward, vice chair of the corporate & securities group, Edward Stevenson, co-chair of the corporate & securities group, and Laurence Smith, co-chair of the corporate & securities group. ** What were some of your most satisfying successes of 2017, and why? Alyward: What recent market factors have been most challenging in your practice area? Stevenson: Smith: In an era of increasing law practice portability, what does it mean to be an effective transactional lawyer in New Jersey? Aylward: A prospective client in crisis calls and asks why your team should be retained. What is your answer? Aylward: Stevenson: Dealmakers are extraordinarily busy people. What does the firm do to ensure that they remain engaged with pro bono work, their communities and their families? Smith: Technology and other factors have changed work capabilities and habits. How do you offer flexibility while also effectively managing attorneys and other professionals? Stevenson: