"Leading a law firm during a time of rapid technological change and heightened political and cultural tension requires balancing innovation with stability, and progress with principle. Managing partners must modernize their firms while at the same time navigating a polarized social climate that affects clients, employees, and the public at large. Decisions are no longer just about business strategy, but about values, ethics, and maintaining trust in an era where missteps can quickly become headlines."
"How can a managing partner balance the demand for innovation with the need to preserve traditional legal values? How can a managing partner guide their firm's public stance on social issues to maintain morale and a sense of purpose among attorneys and staff? Who better to ask than the leader of a prominent law firm?"
"Davis Wright Tremaine has a long history of empowering women leaders. Two of our four executive committee chairs over the past 15 years have been women, as are many of our practice group and office leaders. I'm proud to build on that foundation as the firm's first female managing partner"
Managing partners must balance rapid technological adoption with preserving traditional legal ethics, professional principles, and client trust. Firms need to integrate AI and innovation thoughtfully while maintaining stability and ethical standards. Public stances on social issues require careful navigation to protect morale, retain purpose among attorneys and staff, and avoid reputational risk. Leadership development and inclusion programs remain essential, with experienced examples of female leadership and affinity groups promoting underrepresented attorneys. Decisions increasingly combine business strategy with values and ethics, demanding transparent, principled judgment to sustain client relationships and internal cohesion in a polarized environment.
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