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How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'A Successful Firm Leader Has to Learn How to Embrace Change,' Says Daljit S. Doogal of Foley & Lardner

"Don't aspire to ascend to leadership. Leadership finds good people, people don't find leadership positions. You have to earn leadership."
9 minute read

International Edition

Who Could Fill Their Shoes? How Kirkland Messed Up The UK's Funds Market

With private equity funds practices having unusually prolific senior lawyers, succession planning is a constant headache for firms in the UK... and Kirkland's strategy isn't helping.
6 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Making Partner Is More of the Tipping Point Than the Pinnacle of Success,' Says Rachel Mech of Offit Kurman

"It is important to think about the type of attorney you want to be and what value that brings to the firm; then focus on being the best version of you."
6 minute read

Pro Mid Market

'Time Is Undefeated': For Midsize Law Firms, Neglecting Succession Planning Comes at a High Cost

You may not be paying attention to succession planning, but young attorneys—not to mention your clients—definitely are.
6 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'I Have a Diverse Skill Set That Allowed Me to Support Clients and Practice Groups as Business Needs Evolve,' Says Kristen Rohr of White & Case

"I think if you have a growth mindset, you can enjoy the job while getting better at it every day and you will ultimately have great opportunities."
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Mark Stewart to Step Down as Ballard Spahr Chair at End of 2023

Minneapolis partner and business and transactions department chair Peter Michaud will be the first leader of the firm to be based outside of Philadelphia.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Am Law Partners Opt for Early Retirement Amid Surging Profits and Looming Office Returns

Having never imagined earning this much money early in their careers, Am Law partners are retiring early or reducing their time commitment.
5 minute read

International Edition

'You Can't Run a Law Firm Like a Dictator': David Kerr Reflects On His 26 Years Leading Bird & Bird

After one of London's longest-tenured stewardships, Kerr stepped down as CEO last week. Here, he talks about the pressures of the job, the huge changes he's presided over, and the Russia dilemma currently facing international firms.
8 minute read

International Edition

March's In-House Moves: Top Tier Changes at HS2, Yapily, Open Banking and More

Hires across digital asset platforms and banks this month.
2 minute read

International Edition

Gilbert + Tobin Founder Danny Gilbert to Step Down as Managing Partner

He will transition to the position of firm chair over the next 12 months.
2 minute read

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