"During your initial 10 years, do as much as you can to reach out to anyone you can to gain real world experience—don’t just sit in your office and expect opportunities to come your way. For example, as a litigator, I had opportunities to take depositions, try cases in a first- or second-chair role, and argue appellate cases during my first 10 years. Seek out these opportunities; partners value associates who are both competent and demonstrate they want to take on more responsibility with clients."

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