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How I Made Partner: 'My Dedication and Value Was How I Made Being a Reduced-Hours Partner Work,' Says Britney Willhite of Allen Matkins
Tasha Norman | February 23, 2021
"I would tell an associate who wants to make partner that they should view the partnership as something to join, not just something to achieve."
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How I Made Partner: 'It Takes a Well-Rounded Attorney to Make Partner,' Says Labaton Sucharow's Robin van der Meulen
Tasha Norman | February 22, 2021
"Don’t assume that just being a really good practitioner is going to be enough. You also cannot lose sight of the fact that law firms are businesses and you have to be able to demonstrate how you can bring all of your skills to bear to help your firm be a successful and profitable business."
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How I Made Partner: 'Be Persistent, Just Short of Obnoxious,' This Advice From My Mentor Contributed to My Success, Says Emily Litzinger of Fisher Phillips
Tasha Norman | February 19, 2021
"Professionally, I’ve found great satisfaction in developing my subject-matter expertise and creating content for my clients to digest as we work together to navigate the ever-changing workplace."
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How I Made Partner: 'Be Consistent. It Will Build Trust and Your Reputation,' Advises Davis Polk & Wardwell's Natasha Tsiouris
Tasha Norman | February 16, 2021
"There are so many factors that play into your case for partnership, and the full picture is what matters."
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How I Made Partner: 'Apply a Problem-Solving Mindset to Everything You Do,' Says Elizabeth Kirk of White & Case
Tasha Norman | February 11, 2021
"Early in your career, develop a problem-solving mindset and apply that to everything you do."
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How I Made Partner: 'My Immigrant Experience. Grit. And Perseverance', Says Quinn Emanuel's Suong Nguyen
Tasha Norman | February 08, 2021
"While talent and excellence are always key traits, often overlooked traits are flexibility and adaptability."
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How I Made Partner: 'Act Today Like the Partner You Want to Be in the Future,' Says Robert Benson, Jr. of King & Spalding
Tasha Norman | February 04, 2021
I built a reputation with clients and colleagues that led to repeat business and the promise of a pipeline of future business.
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How I Made Partner: 'I Set the Goal, Then Pushed the Goalpost,' Says Jenna McBain of Weil Gotshal & Manges
Tasha Norman | February 01, 2021
"The path to partnership may look linear from a distance but it can be far from that. Persevere through setbacks and the growing pains of being an associate — we all go through it."
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How I Made Partner: 'Connect With People. Take Small Steps and Be Positive,' Says Amanda Rose of Fenwick & West
Tasha Norman | January 22, 2021
"Get out of email and pick up the phone and talk to people. COVID has created so many alternatives to easily connect with people through video calls and virtual events."
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How I Made Partner: 'Do Good Work, and Don’t Be a Jerk!' Says Susman Godfrey's Abby Noebels
Tasha Norman | January 12, 2021
"Think strategically about how to move the case forward to achieve the wins your client is looking for."
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How I Made Partner: 'Be Patient. What Seems Like a Detour Might Be an Opportunity,' Says DLA Piper's Katie Hausfeld
Tasha Norman | January 08, 2021
"I worked hard to develop a reputation as a team player who is unafraid to tackle new challenges."
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How I Made Partner: 'Identify What You Love About Being an Attorney,' Advises Jones Walker's Lauren Courtney Mastio
Tasha Norman | January 05, 2021
"To achieve partnership within the firm, I made sure to meet and exceed the expectations set before me."
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How I Made Partner: 'Be Proactive and Take Ownership of Your Cases,' Advises Susman Godfrey's Mark Musico
Tasha Norman | December 29, 2020
"Before inviting you to join the partnership, the firm will want to know that you are not just someone who can get a task done when asked, but also someone who can think ahead and anticipate what’s coming down the road."
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How I Made Partner: 'Do More of the Aspects That You Find Satisfying in Your Practice,' Advises Bomi Lee of Fenwick & West
Tasha Norman | December 21, 2020
"Make sure that being partner actually enables you to do the aspects of the job that bring you energy and you find satisfying."
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How I Made Partner: 'Be Reliable and Create Trust With Firm Partners,' Advises Jones Walker's Krystal Scott
Tasha Norman | December 18, 2020
"Because I had a clear understanding of the firm’s expectations for its partners, I could make sure that I met these expectations."
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How I Made Partner: Finnegan's Danielle Duszczyszyn Shares Six Keys to Business Development Success
Tasha Norman | December 16, 2020
Develop legal contacts early in your career and continue to nurture them, and think outside the box—use your own strengths to your benefit.
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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'My Interactivity Within the Firm Played a Role in My Promotion,' Says Saul Ewing's Luis Flores
Tasha Norman | December 14, 2020
"I would tell my younger self to join organizations and law school alumnus chapters earlier in my career."
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How I Made Partner: 'You Are In Control Of Shaping Your Experiences,' Says Cooley's Sascha Grimm
Tasha Norman | December 11, 2020
"I am passionate about diversity and inclusion and am proud to be at a firm that constantly challenges itself to do and be better. I feel like I am able to help in that effort using my voice as a partner in the firm."
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How I Made Partner: 'Accept Criticism, Because There Is Always Room to Grow,' Advises Bilzin Sumberg's Anthony De Yurre
Tasha Norman | December 10, 2020
"Stay open-minded and accept criticism from others. Regardless of how experienced or educated you are, there is always room for growth."
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How I Made Partner: 'Become the Client's Go-To Adviser,' Says Cravath's Sharon Goswami
Tasha Norman | December 07, 2020
"I would recommend young lawyers ensure that they are doing the best possible job on their current cases."
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How I Made Partner: 'If You Want It, Say It Loud and Proud' Advises Cooley's Dee Bansal
Tasha Norman | December 04, 2020
"It is hard to make partner at any firm, but it’s even harder if no one knows about your goals, ideas and contributions."
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How I Made Judge: 'Hard Work, Perseverance and Life Experience,' Says Circuit Court Judge Christina Maria DiRaimondo
Tasha Norman | February 25, 2021
"It is critically important to be professional and maintain excellent relationships with your opposing counsel. Often, they are the first ones called by the judicial nominating commissioners involved in the judicial appointment process."
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