Exclusive Debate: The Truth About Making Partner at Top Law Firms with Brandon Renken & Helen Pamely

So many associates think they’re on the path to partnership…

But they’re not even close.

And no one’s telling them.

Some are chasing an invisible finish line.

Because the steps to partnership? Often they're not written down.

Or the goalposts keep shifting.

 So is it still worth it? 

That depends on one thing: 

Clarity. Clarity from firms. 

Clarity from leaders. 

Clarity for associates to make empowered decisions about their careers.

Because without it, we’re fuelling a cycle of disillusionment, quiet quitting, and talent loss.  

In this exclusive conversation with Brandon Renken, trial partner at Mayer Brown and Helen Pamely, ex law firm partner, we discuss:

– Why so many associates feel misled about the path to partnership

– What really happens behind closed doors when partnership decisions are made

– The silence around feedback and how it creates confusion and resentment

– The surprising metrics that matter (and the ones that shouldn’t)

– How transparency or the lack of it shapes the future of law firms  

Find out about Brandon Renken here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-renken-91b7937a/

Book a discovery call with Helen if you want to learn more about the path to partnership here:

https://lp.helenpamely.com/career-coaching-discovery-call

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