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2025 Up & Coming Awards: Brad Pryor
Do not be afraid to ask questions or reach out for help. Seeking guidance is not a weakness. It is an important part of learning and growing as an attorney.
2025 Up & Coming Awards: Jeff Pike
Be thankful when you get opportunities to do things you have never done before.
2025 Up & Coming Awards: Andy Pichler
Be a sponge. Seek mentorship wherever you can and always be willing to learn.
2025 Up & Coming Awards: Alexa Lester
Work hard (harder than you may want) early in your career. The best thing I did was put in extra time and effort my first couple of years in practice, before I had a family and family responsibilities. I worked a couple of hours over the weekend here and there, I learned court rules and requirements, and I learned (and got pretty good at) the niche area of law that I still practice. Putting the ex[...]
2025 Up & Coming Awards: Charles T. Lee
Find an area of law you're passionate about. This work is demanding with intense hours, but when you care deeply about your clients and the issues, it allows you to naturally invest more time and energy.
2025 Up & Coming Awards: Matthew R. Lakamp
When interviewing for a new position, don't ask about the billable requirement. It gives the impression that you want to put in the minimum amount of work to get by.
2025 Up & Coming Awards: Austin J. Kempker
Focus on mastering fundamentals and building reputation through advocacy and integrity. Don't cling to rigid scripts — the law is vast and ever-changing.
2025 Up & Coming Awards: Paul T. Jacobson
Embrace teamwork; maintain a level-headed and realistic sense of importance in the larger firm ecosystem; practice effective listening; check one's ego at the door; and remember that a career is long, so manage it sustainably.
2025 Up & Coming Awards: Jackson R. Hobbs
"Get reps." The only way to grow and develop as an attorney is by doing. This can be going to Court, leading calls, taking depositions, or the first draft of filings. All of it counts, but at an early stage getting reps and developing skills is most important to future success.
2025 Up & Coming Awards: Alexa Hillery
Be nice to everyone — you never know who you're talking to. You can do this job; be patient with yourself and do things before you feel ready.
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