Hi boys & girls!

Joined a big firm (Big4) not long a go and starting to feel like I got a good grip on my current work.

I've always been very technical, so I think that the only thing I am missing now is making sales. (I really wanna make partner)

Can any seasoned lawyer share tips and materials (i.e. books) which can help?

Would it be a good idea to join a Social Club where potential clients spend time? (gym/tennis/paddel/events)

Any advice welcome!

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Depends, I went from Big4 doing m&a tax (mostly deal work) to a firm and I honestly do the exact same thing. But again, I was in tax and structuring and doing deal work in a Big4 practice that was exclusively attorneys. So I guess it just depends.

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