What was your route to the top?

Sheila Boston, partner with Arnold & Porter. Courtesy photo

“The top” is somewhat of a misnomer because it means different things to different people. My definition of “the top” entails more of a metaphysical state of joy and satisfaction than becoming an equity partner at a major law firm or the president of a prestigious bar association. My route to becoming a partner at Arnold & Porter was a combination of hard work, courage, perseverance, a strong support network, sponsors (mostly white males) who invested in me, and God’s grace. My mantra is “To whom much is given, much is required.” I have a deep-seated commitment to doing that which is just and fair. If there is a recipe for “the route to the top,” I think those are tried and true ingredients.

This content has been archived. It is available through our partners, LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law.

To view this content, please continue to their sites.

Not a Lexis Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Why am I seeing this?

LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law customers are able to access and use ALM's content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, The New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.

For questions call 1-877-256-2472 or contact us at [email protected]