Virtually every candidate who contacts us is bright, accomplished and engaging. However, only a few possess the personal qualities that have characterized our most successful lawyers over the past 50 years.

Passionate Commitment
• Do whatever it takes to deliver a superior product
• Always push to work at the edge of capabilities
• Take on responsibilities in addition to those assigned

Creative Problem Solving
• Take ownership of the client’s problem
• Anticipate all possible questions, problems, and angles
• Self-educate at every opportunity

Common Sense and Judgment
• Understand and respond to the client's need for information or decisions
• Appreciate the importance of your role as a counselor
• Learn and grow from your experience

Decisiveness
• Communicate concisely and clearly
• Offer solutions instead of enumerating problems
• Respond to bottom-line needs of clients and partners

Adaptability
• Move easily and quickly from one project to another
• Work effectively for multiple senior lawyers and clients
• Anticipate inevitable changes in the business and manage career accordingly

Self-confidence
• Receive constructive criticism non-defensively
• Project faith in abilities
• Let others know of accomplishments

Relationship Building
• From Day One, nurture client relationships
• Read audience (partner, client, opposing counsel) and respond appropriately
• Work with others at all levels in such a way that they wish to work together again