Lawyer Unleashed · 2026-06-23 · 30 min
Most lawyers believe that if they work hard enough and become technically brilliant, partnership in law firms will eventually follow. David Hardy, Senior Partner at CMS and a partner since the age of 32, says that's one of the biggest misconceptions in the legal profession. In this episode, he explains the biggest mistake ambitious lawyers make on the path to partnership, why legal expertise alone isn't enough, and what law firms are really looking for in their future leaders.
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