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Rainmaker episodes
- 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.
18 min - 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.
13 min - 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.
21 min - 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.
13 min - 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.
18 min - How to Make Partner at King & SpaldingWe interview James Berger, Partner at King & Spalding. James talks about how he turned a random case assignment into a specialized career in international disputes.19 min
- How to Make Partner at Kirkland & EllisWe interview Yi-Chin Ho, Partner at Kirkland & Ellis. Yi-Chin talks about overcoming sexism in BigLaw, and why all associates should find a mentor.17 min
- How to Make Partner at Taft Stettinius & HollisterWe 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.20 min
- How to Make Partner at Holland & KnightWe interview Timothy Ray, partner at Holland & Knight. Timothy talks about how he went from the prosecutor's office to closing Fortune 100 clients.16 min
- How to Make Partner at Fox RothschildWe 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.12 min
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This is a show where we talk with top litigators about how they made partner.