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How I Made Partner: 'I Focused on Developing Into a Well-Rounded Attorney Who Could Bring Dynamic Contributions to the Firm,' Says Julian E. Harrell of Faegre Drinker

"To be great, you must first dispel all fear, anxiety, and worry. To be great, you must practice gratitude."
5 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Co-Chair: 'A Great Attorney Goes Beyond the Law, Sharing Market Intelligence and Making Connections,' Says Ilya Leyvi of Duval & Stachenfeld

"You have to treat people the right way, and it will ripple into amazing results."
5 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'My Consistent Enthusiasm for Growth and Commitment to a Positive Firm Culture,' Says Tracy Julian of Pashman Stein Walder

"Never fear failure because that is where the fiercest growth and evolution will take place."
6 minute read

Law.com

The 200th Episode: How Podcasting Preserved Mayer Brown's Culture During the Pandemic

For Legal Speak's 200th episode, Mayer Brown Chair Jon Van Gorp shares how podcasting has helped keep his firm connected and its culture intact during the pandemic. Plus, some familiar voices join to celebrate the milestone.
1 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'My Understanding of the City and Ongoing Commitment to Local Charitable and Civic Organizations,' Says Paulita Pike of Ropes & Gray

"Get your work done well and then get out of your office and into the community. Find civic and nonprofit organizations you can serve and support."
7 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'I Developed a Strong Habit of Saying "Yes" to New Opportunities,' Says Erika Todd of Sullivan & Worcester

"The attorneys I admire most practice with creativity, integrity and humanity."
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Should Firms Use Billable Hour Targets to Incentivize More Collaboration?

Firms can use lawyers' natural incentives to meet billing goals in a broader effort to collaborate toward bigger aims.
7 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Making Partner Is More of the Tipping Point Than the Pinnacle of Success,' Says Rachel Mech of Offit Kurman

"It is important to think about the type of attorney you want to be and what value that brings to the firm; then focus on being the best version of you."
6 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'If You Are Going to Lead a Successful Group, Leave No One Out of the Dialogue,' Says Jorge Espinosa of GrayRobinson

"Don't get comfortable. Set goals and reevaluate them often."
4 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Build From a Position of Strength,' Says David Armstrong of Ballard Spahr

"See people as people. All of us do our best work when we're seen fully for who we are."
5 minute read

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