What A Partner At McDermott + Bull Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Law Industry
Michael, a Partner at McDermott + Bull, reflects that a key lesson learned was the importance of mentorship, wishing they had "a really senior person...to show the ropes and teach how to be successful," as much of their learning came from "failure." This highlights the value of experienced guidance in navigating a demanding career path.
Mentorship, Career Development, Overcoming Challenges, Leadership, Resilience
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Michael Finegold
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McDermott + Bull
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
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Video Highlights
1. Finding a mentor can ease the learning curve and accelerate success.
2. Success in this field often involves learning from failures and carving one's own path.
3. There may not always be a clear, direct path to success, requiring self-reliance and initiative.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
I wish I'd learned more about how to be successful. I had to really carve my own path.
I didn't have a senior person showing me how to do everything. Having someone who has been there and done that before to show me the ropes and teach me how to be successful would have been helpful.
I've learned a lot of that through failure. It probably could have been easier if I had a mentor.
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