Main Responsibilities of a Partner at Dinsmore and Shohl
As an equity partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, Christopher's role is a "dual role" encompassing both legal practice and firm management. This includes managing "caseload and client relationships," mentoring staff, and participating in firm-wide decision-making, demonstrating a hybrid career path blending legal expertise with business leadership.
Legal Practice, Business Management, Client Relations, Employee Development, Leadership
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Christopher Ghio
Partner
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
UCLA 2005
College of William and Mary School of Law; Juris Doctor
Political Science, American Studies
Law
Legal
Honors Student, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Partners at large law firms, like Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, have dual responsibilities: managing their legal practice (caseload, client relationships, and supervising associates) and contributing to the firm's business management (committees, firm decisions).
2. The role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of cases and client relationships, while also having a hands-on involvement.
3. Partners are responsible for the development of their employees, including paralegals, legal assistants, administrative assistants, and associate lawyers, guiding their career paths and skill development. This includes HR and employee-related issues.
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What are your main responsibilities within your current role?
I am currently an equity partner at Dinsmore and Shohl, a large, national law firm based out of Cincinnati. I work in our San Diego office.
Being a partner comes with both business management responsibilities for the firm and your own legal practice. You sit on different committees and help vote on decisions that guide the business.
You also manage your caseload, client relationships, and the associates working on your cases. It's a dual role with oversight and hands-on involvement in daily operations.
You also have business-focused responsibilities, like any business owner. This includes HR, employee issues, and helping employees develop their skills, from paralegals to associate lawyers.
It's a hybrid role. You have the same legal responsibilities as a practicing lawyer, along with the business and administrative duties of a business owner, CEO, or board member. Those are my day-to-day responsibilities.