While making partner is a form of recognition for any lawyer, the path leading there is a demanding one.
Asked by Le Figaro about the profile of those who go on to become partners, Elsa Rodrigues Co-Managing Partner, shares the key lessons from her own journey:
βͺοΈ A successful partnership relies on broad buy-in: without the support of those you work with day to day, it is difficult to establish yourself in the long run and play an active role within the firm. No partner succeeds alone.
βͺοΈ Management becomes an increasingly critical issue as the firm grows, just as autonomy and the ability to develop business do. This is not just about winning new clients, but about building relationships, understanding their needs and maintaining their trust over time.
π‘Β πππ« πππ―π’ππ ππ¨ ππ¬π¬π¨ππ’ππππ¬ ππ’π¦π’π§π ππ¨π« π©ππ«ππ§ππ«π¬π‘π’π©:Β don’t wait until you make partner to act like one, take initiative, build relationships with clients, and take an interest in the firm’s life beyond your own files.
