Kelly Engebretson, vice office managing partner, was featured in a Law.com article where she shares how teamwork, mentorship, and intentional career development have shaped her path to firm leadership. Reflecting on her career, she discusses balancing private practice, firm leadership, family responsibilities, and her long-standing role on the U.S. Women’s National Bandy Team.

Kelly emphasizes the importance of seeking leadership opportunities early, contributing to firm culture, and building a professional reputation through mentorship and engagement. As she advises aspiring leaders, “These types of contributions can help showcase your leadership skills to senior management and build your personal brand at the firm,” while also highlighting the growing role of AI in legal practice and the need to thoughtfully develop the next generation of attorneys.

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