Steven A. Shoumer of Blank Rome. Courtesy photo Steven A. Shoumer of Blank Rome. Courtesy photo

Steven Shoumer, Blank Rome

How did you remain effective in light of all the challenges the legal field faced? 

It starts before the challenges arise. When you have strong relationships with clients and act in an advisory role, they will continue to come to you for advice when times become challenging. You may be acting in a different capacity than you did before the challenges, but your role is just as important.

What is the best advice you ever received?