Aaron Rubin of Morrison Foerster provides insights into his role as Practice Group Chair in the legal firm. Emphasizing the importance of understanding one’s motivations for pursuing such a leadership role, Rubin states, “My advice would be to think about why you want the role, because it is not an easy job. But if you want it for the right reasons, it can be very rewarding.” These reasons include striving for the greater good of the group and the firm, fostering relationships, and cultivating an environment that offers growth and opportunities for all team members, from junior associates to senior partners.
For further details, you can read more about his journey and advice on determining the suitability of a leadership role in the original article.