How I Made Partner: ‘Adopt an Ownership Mentality,’ Says Reade Seligmann of Alston & Bird

“The associates who adopt an ownership mentality develop a reputation for being reliable, and because partners put a premium on reliability, these associates are consistently staffed on significant matters because of the value they bring to the client. Ultimately, firms want to promote associates who bring value to the firm and have demonstrated that they are prepared to take ownership of their own practice.”