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How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Have a Steadfast Commitment to Promoting an Objective and Inclusive Dialogue,' Says Laura Masurovsky of Finnegan

"Volunteer to work on projects or panels that interest you, don't be afraid to try different activities or take on leadership roles."
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Uptick in Trust and Estate Litigation as Florida's Population Booms

"Tax planners in the big northeastern states advised their clients to move their residences to Florida, not just because it's a nice place to retire, but because it's beneficial for tax reasons. As a result, South Florida is the appropriate jurisdiction for the dispute," attorney Bruce Katzen said.
5 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Co-Chair: 'I Gained the Trust of the Attorneys in My Practice Group,' Says Haima Marlier of Morrison & Foerster

"Listen and then listen again. Then advocate for what is best for the group, versus any one individual."
4 minute read

Law.com

How to Build—Not Burn—Bridges During the Lateral Recruiting Process

With lawyers in such hot demand, one thing I've noticed in the current lateral market is an unfortunate increase in unprofessional behaviors during the lateral recruiting process that we would see far less of during a down market.
8 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Co-Chair: 'I Am Good at Building Relationships With Colleagues in Various Offices,' Says Daniel L. Zelenko of Crowell & Moring

    Daniel L. Zelenko, 50, Crowell & Moring, New York. Job Title & Practice Area: Partner, co-chair of White Collar & Regulatory…
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

'You're Going to Be a Great Lawyer One Day': Here's How This Dynamic Duo Started Off as Partners

"I'm not sure how other law firms do it but I sense that sometimes there may be a degree of jealousy, competition and financial issues that divide the attorneys and partners of a law firm. Our firm is exactly the opposite," attorney Dennis Eisinger said.
5 minute read

Law.com

How to Make It: Master Business Development—the Three Keys to Open Doors and Opportunities

The Three Keys to Business Development Every firm attorney from the newest associate to the CEO knows that the lifeblood of a firm is developing new…
3 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'I Made It a Priority to Maintain Our Collegial and Service-Oriented Culture,' Says Nicky Jatana of Jackson Lewis

'Be responsive to business and workplace-related needs is even more crucial now than it used to be. Issues arise quickly, and your team needs to know that they can rely on you.'
5 minute read

Law.com

How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'A Successful Firm Leader Has to Learn How to Embrace Change,' Says Daljit S. Doogal of Foley & Lardner

"Don't aspire to ascend to leadership. Leadership finds good people, people don't find leadership positions. You have to earn leadership."
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

Want Your Lawyers To Stay Put? Value Them for Their Skill, Not Billing Habits

Big Law attorneys are among the most stressed and least happy in the profession, according to a recent survey of nearly 2,000 lawyers in California and Washington, D.C.
4 minute read

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