Employer: Davis Polk & Wardwell
Title and Practice Area: Partner, Antitrust

What was the most valuable lesson you learned in your first year practicing law? In 2009, I found my footing by collaborating with my amazing friend Samantha Knox. Sam and I trained each other to build critical skills: listening with focus, respect and empathy; teamwork; and testing creative ideas without fear of failure. Everybody needs a Sam (but hands off my Sam!).