18. Path to Partnership: Subjective Factors Considered By Firms This is the fourth episode of our series on the Path to Partnership. And in today’s episode, we’ll touch on the qualitative criteria that firms take into account when evaluating a candidate for partnership. “These are things that usually cannot be measured, but that are important traits in a partner.” Be familiar with the common subjective factors that many firms consider when evaluating candidates for partnership. 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!