How I Made Practice Chair: ‘Start With the Fundamentals,’ Says Danielle Patterson of Vinson & Elkins | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/05/15/how-i-made-practice-chair-start-with-the-fundamentals-says-danielle-patterson-of-vinson-elkins/ Danielle Patterson of Vinson & Elkins. Courtesy photo Q&A “I would advise lawyers to start with the fundamentals—focus first on developing their own skills and establishing their practices.…

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As law firms look to set themselves apart in an increasingly competitive market, the important role that a strategic public relations program plays in business development can’t be overlooked. The very nature of law firms—often risk-averse, with a focus on partner-driven business development, billable hour structures and client-first interests—makes it…