Warren Usatine is co-chair of the litigation practice and deputy chair of the bankruptcy practice at Cole Schotz in Hackensack. According to the firm: “As part of Cole Schotz’s mentorship program, Warren has accumulated more mentees than any other partner in the firm and has earned a reputation for being an actively involved mentor.” Usatine develops younger attorneys not only as practitioners but also as business generators, and “steers his attorneys toward beneficial events and organizations,” the firm said. “When attending events with Warren, his mentees know they always have a friend in the room. He takes every opportunity to introduce his team to valuable connections and ensures that his guests are getting the most from the event.” Usatine also has shown commitment to mentees’ work-life balance.

Is the role of mentor one that you set out to take, or one you happened into?