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How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'I'm A Relationship-Driven Leader With Deep Connections Throughout the Firm," Saya Nonnie Shivers of Ogletree Deakins

Creating and maintaining connectivity and touchpoints while inspiring others by being transparent, empathetic and helpful to their practice is one of my strengths.
10 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'I Always Made Myself Available,' Says Ryan Bollman of Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine

"Keep things in perspective. Don't lose who you are. Make the job as fun as possible while doing good work."
6 minute read

Law.com

How I Made In-House Counsel: 'Protect Tomorrow, Today,' Says Daniel Sanders Jr. of Nelson Mullins

"My advice to young lawyers is: When meeting with clients or business/law firm leadership, always have three versions of your presentation: 30-minute version, 3-minute version and 30-second version—because you never know how much time you will be given."
5 minute read

Law.com

How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'The Best Leaders Are Empathetic, Attentive and Accessible,' Says Courtney Mayster of Much Shelist

Find a mentor who you can talk to about the easy things and the hard things, and don't be afraid to ask questions.
7 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Spend a Lot of Time in Listening Mode,' Says Cullen Drescher Speckhart of Cooley

My goal is for every woman in law practice to feel the same way I do, which is the freedom to be feminine, the right to be celebrated, and the joy of working alongside an entire community of allies that is comprised of every gender, ethnicity, and creed.
6 minute read

Law.com

A Key to Improved Wellbeing Lies in Our Values

Are we valuing the right things in ourselves, our colleagues, and our work? If so, are we adequately communicating those values? The sooner and more easily we can answer in the affirmative, the sooner and more clearly our collective wellbeing will have improved.
9 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Questioning Authority: How It Can Be Done Effectively

What is the single hardest concept to teach a law student, a new lawyer, or even a seasoned veteran? Teaching the mindset brave enough to question authority and adept enough to do so effectively. To that end, here are five suggestions.
9 minute read

National Law Journal

The Post-Watergate Attorney General Serving as the Biden DOJ's 'North Star'

Justice Department leaders have leaned on the example of Ford-era Attorney General Edward Levi, who helped restore the reputation of DOJ after a series of scandals during the Nixon administration.
8 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'My Client Service Focus and Team-Oriented Nature,' Says Noah Kressler of Baker Donelson

The key to business development, for me, is to always wow the client. That means ultimately focusing on doing great work for them, but also working hard to be their trusted adviser.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Legal Awards Winners and Attorney of the Year Finalists Announced

Congratulations to the honorees.
3 minute read

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