2018 Best Law Firm Mentor—Ernest Koschineg
Koschineg encourages young associates at his firm to handle cases on their own and is always available for discussion and advice, developing them into capable attorneys.
June 21, 2018 at 12:06 PM
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By The Legal Intelligencer
Ernest Koschineg Cipriani & Werner
Koschineg encourages young associates at his firm to handle cases on their own and is always available for discussion and advice, developing them into capable attorneys. He is generous with client relationships and helps to foster relationships between his clients and associates.
A mentor is someone who not only gives you the legal tools to be a great attorney but one who encourages you, sometimes at the expense of their own time. In Koschineg's words, “I see you as the future. I want you to become the best attorney, the best person and to be indispensable to clients.”
Why is mentorship important in the legal profession? Who mentored you as you built your career? What's one piece advice you would give to a young lawyer in today's rapidly changing profession?
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