Stretch Sooner by Connecting with Potential Clients

On May 24, New York Partner Tope Yusuf spoke with Thomson Reuters as part of the Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color initiative.

In the interview, Tope discusses why she chose her practice area and pivotal career moments in her promotion to partner.
 
When asked what piece of career advice she would give to her younger self, Tope said, “My advice to my younger self would be to ‘Stretch a little more, a little sooner,’ in terms of outreach to my network. Don’t hesitate to stay in touch with folks who could become a potential client.”

Read the Reuters article here.

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