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Although negotiations can sometimes be hard-fought, ultimately, all parties are working toward a common goal: They want to be able to reach a business agreement and close the deal.

My practice has evolved with my clients’ practices, which means that, in addition to leveraged buyouts (which still take a majority of my time), I now work on structured equity, growth equity investments, co-control deals, and infrastructure transactions.

You have immediate and regular face time with high-profile clients, as well as with investors, counterparties, and lawyers at other firms, as you work together to find creative solutions to business problems. These are the people who will work beside or across from you for years to come, so we encourage associates to foster and grow their relationships from the beginning.

When it comes to deal work, on-the-job training is the best training. Any opportunity to brainstorm, create client-facing solutions, lead calls and conversations, collaborate with colleagues, and practice communication is highly beneficial. Learning by doing will help you get in the rhythm of the deal life cycle and sharpen your ability to exercise good judgment when working with clients.