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Results Are Not Always the Measure of Your Value, Patricia M. Giordano Says
"Trust yourself. Believe in yourself. Understand that results are not always the measure of your value."
Find Balance Between Work and Personal Life, Casey Gocel Says
"There will be late nights and long hours, but you also need to look back and feel like your career was a fulfilling piece of an even bigger life. You must find balance."
Find Opportunities to Volunteer, Emily Kaller Says
"Volunteering not only provides the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of others, but helping others will have a positive impact on you as well, and it will allow you to hone your professional skills in the process."
Believe in the Impact You Are Looking to Make, Carmen Andrade Says
"I think it is critical to truly care and believe in the impact you are looking to make. I honestly don’t think you can be impactful if you don’t love or care about what you are doing."
Seek Credentials to Set Yourself Apart, Crystal West Edwards Says
"Surround yourself with like-minded colleagues, both new and seasoned, who will help to sharpen your saw daily. Seek credentials to set yourself apart from your colleagues and participate in bar and other professional associations to expand your reach."
Always Find the Silver Lining, Jennine DiSomma Says
"There are times when being an attorney isn’t glamorous: spending long hours doing document review, getting your billings completed on time, and late nights working on mundane tasks. However, you must find the silver lining in each of these routine tasks to have an impact."
Make a Difference Through the 'Little Things,' Bethany Abele Says
"I was raised to recognize the importance of giving back to the community and helping others in need. While I do this in various 'larger' ways, such as by serving on the board of directors of a local charitable organization, I also believe in making a difference through 'the little things' on a daily basis."
Follow Your Passion, Rachelle Bin Says
"Follow your passion. The key to a long and successful career in law is to pursue areas of law that truly interest you."
As a Lawyer, You Have a Powerful Way to Make an Impact, Says Mary Frances Palisano
"Making a difference to me means positively impacting even just one person. This can be done in many ways: Taking on a pro bono case, obtaining a meaningful result for a client, or being a mentor to a new attorney are just a few examples."Trending Stories
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