Rainmaker Podcast
1) How to Make Partner at Selendy & Gay
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.
2) How to Make Partner at Locke Lord
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 ...Show More
3) How to Become a Federal District Judge
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 immedia...Show More
4) How to Make Partner at Foster Garvey
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 w...Show More
5) How to Make Partner at Kutak Rock
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...Show More
6) How to Make Partner at Seyfarth Shaw
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 establis...Show More
7) Life as a Trial Lawyer -- Blank Rome's Andy Fletcher
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 partnershi...Show More
8) How to Make Partner at Reed Smith
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.
9) How to Make Partner at GrayRobinson
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.
10) How to Make Partner at Susman Godfrey
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 sta...Show More