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V O L . X X X N O. X X V I N OV E M B E R 1 8 , 2 0 2 4 20 at has resulted in several people coming to the firm at a relatively young age and quickly climbing into the partnership ranks. "We want Preti to have successful and professional content attorneys who span multiple generations because that results in a wide array of skills, experiences, and perspectives that we can offer to our clients," says Smith. "Many clients want to hire a lawyer with whom they feel a connection. Often a successful, ambitious young business leader wants a successful, ambitious young lawyer sitting next to them at the table." Smith says that as a relatively young partner who was working his way up through the ranks not very long ago, his mindset is still that of someone on his way up career-wise and is always thinking about the future. His top priorities are to ensure that the firm con- tinues to be a firm where up-and-coming partners know that they will be given the support, encourage- ment and autonomy needed to grow their practices. Every important decision the firm makes is geared not just toward the next year or two but also towards the next 10 or 20 years. "Law firms have to continually evolve in order to thrive and grow," says Smith. "To be successful in the long run, a firm needs to have a balance of established partners who are well-known in their field and newer, up-and-coming partners who will help the firm thrive in the future. "Many firms have plenty of the former but fail to support and retain the latter — I am living proof of the fact that Preti is a firm that understands the importance of fostering the professional growth of younger attorneys who have real potential and mak- ing sure the partnership door is open for them as soon as they're ready." Alexis Wells, Mainebiz Staff Writer / Social Media St rategist, can be reached at aw el ls @ mainebiz.biz » C O N T I N U E D F RO M P R E V I O U S PA G E Local. National. Global. Wherever you need us. At Dentons, we are here to help you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization. dentons.com © 2024 Dentons. Dentons is a global legal practice providing client services worldwide through its member firms and affiliates. Please see dentons.com for Legal Notices. Grow | Protect | Operate | Finance Zack Brandwein Of Counsel Kevan Lee Deckelmann Partner Ian Green Senior Managing Associate Chad Higgins Partner Katherine Drabecki Shareholder Kyle D. Smith Associate Joseph Long Associate Hannah King Partner Andrew Helman Office Managing Partner Malina Dumas Senior Managing Associate F I L E P H O T O Law firms have to continually evolve in order to thrive and grow. To be successful in the long run, a firm needs to have a balance of established partners who are well-known in their field and newer, up-and-coming partners who will help the firm thrive in the future. — Michael Smith Preti Flaherty F O C U S Michael Smith was named managing partner at Preti Flaherty in July.

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