By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
“My advice for young female lawyers is to concentrate on doing excellent work that gets noticed by senior practitioners, rather than overly focusing on managing their careers,” said Heidi Levine, Co-Managing Partner of DLA Piper’s New York office.
Levine benefited from this strategy as a senior associate, with the support of a powerful sponsor who helped advance her career. Today Levine is also a member of DLA Piper’s Executive Committee, Co-Chair of the firm’s New York Mass Torts Practice, Co-Chair of DLA Piper’s women’s initiative called LAW (Leadership Alliance for Women), Co-Managing Partner of the firm’s New York office, all in addition to a thriving litigation practice.
She added, “Always be reliable and concentrate on being the best – it will lead to great things. Keep your eyes open and seek out mentors. But don’t think you’re entitled to one – you have to earn it.”