Ben Struby, Partner in Charge of Lathrop GPM’s Kansas City office, was recently featured in Law.com’s “How I Made It” Q&A series, where he reflected on his path to leadership and the values that guide his approach. In the article, Ben emphasizes the importance of building relationships – both within the firm and in the broader legal and business communities.

“Make yourself valuable in ways other than just billables,” he advises. “Get to know people, both inside and outside of the firm. It is not something you have to force, and you can do it in different ways – find what works best for you.”

Read the full article on Law.com here: How I Made Partner in Charge: ‘Get to Know People, Both Inside and Outside of the Firm,’ Says Ben Struby of Lathrop GPM