16. Path To Partnership: Start By Knowing Your Firm This is the second episode of our series on Path to Partnership. Today, we will talk about the starting point when developing any partnership plan, and that is to know your firm. “[…] Part of the doubts that lawyers face, arise from the fact that law firms have traditionally been a bit private about the processes that they follow when elevating attorneys.” The starting point in your promotion journey is to make sure you understand your firm’s promotion process in elevating attorneys to partner, including the criteria that they use to evaluate candidates. Download the Episode Worksheet here. Be coached by a seasoned diverse female attorney. Plan and achieve your professional goals. Get private access to our Facebook group and LinkedIn group. About : Ari Alvarez is a diverse partner at an AM Law 100 firm and prior to that, a partner at a Hispanic-owned, mid-sized, corporate firm. She is also a certified career coach. Throughout her career, she has been involved with career development programs focused on women attorneys and diverse lawyers. Her tips and skills of the trade come from more than 20 years of experience in the field of law, as well as an awareness of the formal and informal requirements to grow professionally. To know more about the programs and services we offer, visit www.legallybalanced.com today!