Adobe Wooed Pentland Aboard as CLO With Eight-Figure Stock Grant
Adobe said it set Louise Pentland's new hire stock grant "at the level it determined necessary to be market competitive, taking into consideration our emphasis on at-risk versus fixed compensation opportunities, and to make her whole for the significant equity she forfeited from her prior employer."
How I Made It Back to Partner: 'Business Development Is a Long Game,' Michael Millikan of Ice Miller
"Be engaged. Be present in the office. Build relationships. Seek feedback. Make time for these things and ask your partners how you can improve. Do not make the same mistake twice. Begin building your network early and stay intentional about staying in touch with colleagues, friends and acquaintances. Business development is a long game, and consistent effort is noticed by the partnership, appreciated and it positions you well for the next step in your career—becoming a partner."
How I Founded a Law Firm: 'Build a Structure That Can Grow Beyond You,' Says John Hall Jr. of Hall Booth Smith
"You need a deep understanding of your craft, clear principles for how you intend to practice, and a genuine understanding of the clients you are serving. This is a service profession at its core. Beyond that, build a structure that can grow beyond you. If the goal is personal recognition rather than collective success, the effort will fall short. Sustainable success comes from assembling a strong team aligned around shared values and a common direction."

