Transactional partner Laura Estrada Vásquez was featured in Law.com’s “How I Made Partner” series discussing her career path, professional growth and advice for lawyers aspiring to partnership.
In the article, Laura reflects on her 12.5 year career at Baker McKenzie and the factors that initially drew her to the Firm, including the strength of its M&A practice, exposure to international clients and cross border work, and a collaborative culture grounded in mentorship and diversity.
Laura shares insights into the skills and qualities she believes were critical to her promotion, emphasizing the importance of building deep technical knowledge while also developing strong interpersonal relationships. She notes that consistent performance over time, resilience, and the support of mentors and sponsors within the Firm all played a key role in her professional development.
The interview also explores challenges Laura faced along her career journey, including transitioning from practicing law in Colombia to the United States, and the lessons she learned from navigating a new legal system. She offers practical advice to associates on career planning, networking and the importance of prioritizing wellbeing to maintain long term career momentum.
Read the full interview on Law.com.
In the article, Laura reflects on her 12.5 year career at Baker McKenzie and the factors that initially drew her to the Firm, including the strength of its M&A practice, exposure to international clients and cross border work, and a collaborative culture grounded in mentorship and diversity.
Laura shares insights into the skills and qualities she believes were critical to her promotion, emphasizing the importance of building deep technical knowledge while also developing strong interpersonal relationships. She notes that consistent performance over time, resilience, and the support of mentors and sponsors within the Firm all played a key role in her professional development.
The interview also explores challenges Laura faced along her career journey, including transitioning from practicing law in Colombia to the United States, and the lessons she learned from navigating a new legal system. She offers practical advice to associates on career planning, networking and the importance of prioritizing wellbeing to maintain long term career momentum.
Read the full interview on Law.com.
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