Lauren Kennedy Featured in “How I Made Partner” Q&A on Law.com
December 16, 2019
On December 12, 2019, Cravath partner Lauren R. Kennedy was featured in a Q&A for Law.com’s “How I Made Partner” series. Lauren discussed the importance of developing authentic relationships with clients, how Cravath’s rotation system allowed her to work with multiple partners who helped mentor her as a litigation lawyer and how building a practice that is consistent with one’s values and priorities can set young lawyers up for long‑term success.
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J.D., 2010, Columbia Law SchoolJames Kent Scholar; Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
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A.B., 2007, Georgetown UniversityFirst Honors, Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude
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