DBJ: Reed Smith’s Elizabeth Brandon Discusses COVID’s Impact and More

Elizabeth Brandon found herself at an extremely entrepreneurial firm when she first entered the legal field in 2005. She wasn’t sure what type of law she wanted to practice, but she knew she wanted to be involved in trial work. Yet, a critical piece to success at the energy-focused firm charged associates with going out, finding work and getting the partners to work with you.

Brandon recalls a male colleague giving her a few tips on what he would do when he needed more work: He would clear off his desk, sit there looking like he needed something to do, and then someone would walk by and give him something to do.