How to Make Partner at Reed Smith

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.

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.

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 appointment came about, shares what makes being a judge both burdensome and gratifying, and reflects on how the concept of mindfulness has guided his judicial career. Judge Fogel joined Legalist's Advisory Board in September 2020.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.