PODCAST · business
Rainmaker
by Legalist
This is a show where we talk with top litigators about how they made partner.
Episodes
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How to Make Partner at Selendy & Gay
We interview Faith Gay, Founding Partner at Selendy & Gay. Faith talks about making business contacts in the midst of the pandemic, and what it takes to become a partner at Selendy & Gay.
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How to Make Partner at Locke Lord
We interview Jonathan Young, Partner at Locke Lord. Jonathan talks about why attorneys need to bring their best to every interaction, and why associates eyeing partnerships should aim to work broadly within the firm.
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How to Become a Federal District Judge
We interview Hon. Jeremy D. Fogel (Ret.), Executive Director of the Berkeley Judicial Institute at UC Berkeley Law School, former federal judge for the Northern District of California and immediate past Director of the Federal Judicial Center. Judge Fogel recounts how his first judicial…
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How to Make Partner at Foster Garvey
We interview Deborah Crabbe, partner at Foster Garvey. Deborah talks about how she became a bankruptcy attorney after a stint in the sports industry, and advises young associates to proactively seek work from clients and mentorship from partners.
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How to Make Partner at Kutak Rock
We interview Reid Page, partner at Kutak Rock. Reid reminds associates that their value should not derive from "how many 6-minute increments you could bill" but from solving clients' business problems.
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How to Make Partner at Seyfarth Shaw
We interview Erik Weibust, Partner at Seyfarth Shaw. Erik joins the podcast to talk about the importance of marketing oneself both internally and externally, and encourages young attorneys to establish thought leadership through writing articles.
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Life as a Trial Lawyer -- Blank Rome's Andy Fletcher
We talk to Andrew Fletcher, Partner at Blank Rome. Andy talks about how leading international arbitrations has shaped him as a lawyer, and encourages associates to reframe their pursuits of partnership to finding alignment between work and aspiration.
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How to Make Partner at Reed Smith
We talk to Lloyd Lim, Partner at Reed Smith. Lloyd talks about bringing in his first major case as a 5th year associate, and gives tips on how to start a book of business.
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How to Make Partner at GrayRobinson
We talk to David Oliver, Partner at GrayRobinson. David advises young lawyers to be forthright, honest, and straightforward, and encourages them to be strategic about how they develop business.
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How to Make Partner at Susman Godfrey
We talk to Stephen Shackelford, Partner at Susman Godfrey. Stephen talks about starting his own business before pursuing a legal career, and shares tips on how to improve client communications and stay on top of clients' minds.
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How to Make Partner at McGuireWoods
We interview Matthew Fender, Partner at McGuireWoods. Matt talks about the importance for associates to take on pro-bono work, not only because it is the right thing to do, but also because it accelerates their legal careers.
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How to Make Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister
We interview Jonathan Polak, Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister. Jonathan talks about creative ways to approach intellectual property litigation, and why young associates should consider getting “real-world experience” outside of law.
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How to Make Partner at Lathrop GPM
We interview Alex Brown, Partner at Lathrop GPM. Alex talks about transitioning from insurance litigation to civil rights litigation, and why young associates should prioritize client communications.
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How to Make Partner at Kasowitz Benson Torres
We interview Jerold Oshinsky, Partner at Kasowitz Benson Torres. Jerry talks about the future trends in insurance litigation, and why young associates should consider becoming generalists at first.
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How to Make Partner at King & Spalding
We interview James Berger, Partner at King & Spalding. James talks about how he turned a random case assignment into a specialized career in international disputes.
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How to Make Partner at Kirkland & Ellis
We interview Yi-Chin Ho, Partner at Kirkland & Ellis. Yi-Chin talks about overcoming sexism in BigLaw, and why all associates should find a mentor.
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How to Make Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister
We interview Michael Mentel, Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister. Mike talks about his path from Columbus City Council to BigLaw, and why you should make friends with your firm's marketing department.
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How to Make Partner at Holland & Knight
We interview Timothy Ray, partner at Holland & Knight. Timothy talks about how he went from the prosecutor's office to closing Fortune 100 clients.
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How to Make Partner at Fox Rothschild
We interview Brian Berkley, partner at Fox Rothschild. Brian talks about what 5th and 6th year associates should be doing differently, and why he wishes he stayed in touch with old friends.
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How to Make Partner at Stevens & Lee
We interview Nicholas Kajon, partner at Steven & Lee. Nick talks about why he offers an alternative fee arrangement to every client he brings in the door.
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How to Make Partner at Greensfelder
We interview David Goodman, partner at Greensfelder Hemker & Gale. David talks about the phone call where he made partner and how litigation funding can help associates retain clients.
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How to Make Partner at Duane Morris
We interview Randy Whitlatch, partner at Duane Morris LLP. Randy talks about how associates should look within their firm for paths to promotion.
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How to Make Partner at Bradley Arant
In this week's episode of Rainmakers, we interview Craig Mayfield, partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings. Craig talks about how he got his first client at a conference and how he maintains his client relationships.
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