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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'My Focus on Rebuilding Our Community and Advancing the Diversification of the Legal Community,' Says Jamie Levitt of Morrison Foerster

"Don't hold yourself back because you think it's 'not your area.' You should try new things and stretch your abilities. That will bring invaluable experiences and connections you may not even expect."
7 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'My Personal Style Involves Mastering the Facts and Developing Strong Case Themes,' Says Dena Chen of Cooley

"I want to inspire the next generation of lawyers to believe that there are many ways to build a successful practice. Both introverts and extroverts can develop a unique style that plays to their strengths to win cases and deliver the best service for their clients."
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'I Created Opportunities for Myself and Defined an Industry Niche Early On,' Says Kelly Bundy of Hirschler

"Take ownership of your career. Do not rely upon others to set your boundaries, define your niche, or seek out opportunities for you."
6 minute read

Law.com

Morrison Mahoney Partner Elected Massachusetts Bar Association President

"As we know, the needs of both our legal community and the community at large continually change," Grace V.B. Garcia said in a statement. "The pandemic has highlighted several areas where we can take active steps to better the lives of legal professionals, help those in need of legal services within the commonwealth, and take steps that support and uphold the rule of law. By concentrating on communication, collaboration and our communities, my goal is not only to strengthen MBA, but make measurable progress in addressing these issues, as well."
2 minute read

International Edition

Government Minister Who Led Largest Canadian Province Through COVID-19 Joins Fasken

Christine Elliott will be counsel in the firm's health care group.
2 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'My Talent for Developing Strategic Vision and Understanding of Practice Infrastructure and Management,' Says Najia Sheikh Khalid of Wiggin and Dana

"Listen, care, be intentional about interactions, be proactive, and exceed expectations of service. Also, be sure to integrate business development activities into your daily/weekly regular work routine."
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Conservative Advocacy Group Hires Legal Chief to Fight Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

"We're trying to assess whether we'll be able to sue," said Karen Harned, first-ever legal chief for the Job Creators Network Foundation's Legal Action Fund.
3 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Leadership Positions Enabled Me to Appreciate a Broad Range of Perspectives,' Says Debra Bogo-Ernst of Mayer Brown

"Work hard, but find time for fun, too. I believe that hard work produces success, but people also should find time to do what makes them happy."
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Fintech Firm Central Payments Hires First Legal Chief, Raises $30M

Jessica Drew is taking the legal reins of the eight-year-old company, which was recently spun off from the Central Bank of Kansas City.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Celebrating 20 Years of Philadelphia Diversity Law Group Fellows

This column celebrates them—their accomplishments, their career choices, their contributions to the societies in which they live, the way they have paid it forward—guiding, mentoring and supporting those who came after them.
4 minute read

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