Pepper Hamilton partner Isla L. Long, a member of her firm's hiring and diversity committee, provides tips that can help all young law firm associates, but may be particularly applicable to those with diverse backgrounds. For one, finding an appropriate mentor should be a top priority.
June 04, 2010 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
Before jumping headfirst into tips to help a diverse associate succeed at a law firm, I offer two caveats. First, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to successfully navigating the course at a law firm. Second, while many of the tips below are not uniquely helpful for diverse associates, they often have elements that are particularly applicable to diverse associates.
MENTORING IS IMPORTANT
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