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How I Made Partner: 'Have a Strong Relationship With Your Colleagues,' Says Shai Schmidt of Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes

'One of the challenges I had to overcome early in my career was to know when to ask questions and seek the advice of other people.'
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner and Team Leader: 'My Path Was Unconventional. I Was a Team Leader Before Being Promoted to Partner,' Says Samantha Quimby of Frost Brown Todd

"Being recognized as a good lawyer in your field can often mean little if you don't have the support of others around you. Not only is it important to get comfortable with advocating for yourself, but you should always be mindful of the space you occupy and treat others with kindness and respect."
7 minute read

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How I Made Firm Chairman: 'A Successful Leader Has to Be Accessible to Everyone,' Says Elizabeth Davis of Murphy & McGonigle

"I have found that women in the sector truly want to support each other, which can be a missed opportunity if one is not taking advantage of that reality."
6 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'My Willingness to Take On Challenges and Seize Opportunities,' Says Jamie Gershkow of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young

'Find what works for you, individually, rather than trying to force yourself to fit into someone else's version of success.'
5 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'I Thought of the Partners as Clients, and My Job Was to Make Them Successful at Their Jobs,' Says Oscar Shine of Selendy & Gay

"Once you are out of school, you have to define success for yourself—there's no more grading curve, you are on your own."
6 minute read

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How I Got Into Law School: 'Do Whatever Brings You Joy Rather Than Making Calculated Decisions,' Says Harvard Law School Alum Suong Nguyen

"Seek law school because you truly have an interest in being a lawyer. ... Law is a profession, and the hours can be grueling, especially during trials. Loving what you do makes all the difference."
5 minute read

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How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership as a Nonlawyer: 'Different Can Make a Difference,' Says Christopher Cushing of Nelson Mullins

"As a professional who is not an attorney and in senior leadership at an Am Law 100 firm, I am different. I firmly believe the 'different' can make a 'difference.' I know from experience that a single individual can change someone's life for the better, and everyone has something to contribute."
4 minute read

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