How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Good and Frequent Communication Is Absolutely Critical to Leadership,' Says Michael Mugmon of WilmerHale

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Good and Frequent Communication Is Absolutely Critical to Leadership,' Says Michael Mugmon of WilmerHale

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Michael Mugmon, partner-in-charge of WilmerHale’s San Francisco office, discusses the importance of communication, bringing civility back to law and his journey to office managing partner during a Q&A with Law.com’s Tasha Norman.

Excerpt: My principal responsibility is to be an advocate for our San Francisco lawyers and staff, both internally and externally, on matters large and small. Any challenges that I face are positive ones. How do we manage our outstanding growth sustainably? How can we continue to raise our profile in an increasingly crowded marketplace filled with other great firms? How can we position our lawyers and staff for maximum success and fulfillment? The answers to these questions will shape the direction of the office for years to come. I take this responsibility very seriously, and I focus on the firm’s long-term goals as we seek to build from our current strong foundation.

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