How did your firm approach appellate success over the past year?

Our approach hasn’t changed during the ten years I’ve been at Williams & Connolly. We never take success for granted, but we aim to succeed in every case we handle. And we never turn down a case simply because we’re afraid we might lose.

What practice advice would you give your younger self?

A legal career is not linear; it develops in an organic way that can sometimes be hard to predict.  Don’t be afraid to try new things or work on cases outside your comfort zone. And don’t forget to make time for life outside the office.

Responses submitted by Kannon Shanmugam, a partner at Williams & Connolly.