I’m moving to a firm soon and I wanna know some good tips on how to position myself early on to get on the partner track. I’m coming in as a Sr. Associate

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When you lateraled, did you negotiate that you’d be on partner track? Friends who went from counsel to senior associates usually tried to negotiate for either a firm roadmap (ie 2 years test period on partnership track w resources for client building etc) or spoke w a lot of the partners to get more clarity. Also are you lit or corp?

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Sorry, I should have phrased my question differently. I’m coming in with the expectation of making partner in 4 years or so. I’m joining the real estate group. I’m just curious what kinds of things I should do early on to make sure I stay the course.

What kind of practice are you coming from?

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It’s a little unique. I’ll be joining their virtual office with monthly visits to the main office. Relocation is on the horizon, but the timeline for that is TBD at the moment. I’ve spoken with a lot of partners and associates and it seems they haven’t had issues with funneling work for remote attorneys.

I’ve never worked at a firm before.

I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions and provide your advice. Thanks!

Get close to the rainmakers and build your own book?

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That’s 100% my plan!

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Figure out who the rainmaker is, impress them and make them like you

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