Poonam Kumar Speaks to Law.com About Her Path to Partnership

In the Media  |  June 24, 2025

Law.com

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“Make yourself indispensable by adding value at every opportunity,” says partner Poonam Kumar in a recent interview with Law.com about her journey to partnership. “Every lawyer — regardless of title — is an integral part of the client’s representation and should always be contributing value.”

Poonam explains that the path to partnership is often longer and more involved than many expect. For associates, forward planning and being part of the conversation early on is essential. “Speaking up early and often about your career goals makes it easier to have productive conversations with partners about how to achieve them.”