100% engagement by management committee by all of our 14 offices by all departments.
The “Project Keymaker” Difference
Goal
To drive attachment, build soft skills, EQ, and to better position our talent for success
Fuel
Powered by engagement on BOTH sides
Structure
Deliberate cross-office/cross-department pairings designed to drive broader firm engagement and opportunities
Rubin Pusha, III, Indianapolis Associate (Corporate)
Project Keymaker takes partner-associate mentoring relationships to the next level. Instead of the obligatory annual check-in lunch, Project Keymaker creates a platform for the most accomplished members of our firm to utilize servant leadership skills, typically reserved for outward facing causes, for intentional investment in the holistic development of their younger colleagues. Project Keymaker demonstrates the firm’s understanding that ensuring a lawyer’s long-term success at Barnes & Thornburg is not that dissimilar from the process of cultivating a fruitful client relationship. The more you pour into the client/lawyer relationship (e.g., breaking down barriers, making meaningful connections, creating opportunities, etc.), the bigger the returns. – Rubin Pusha, III
Gray Mateo-Harris, Chicago Partner (Labor and Employment)
I’ve been thrilled with my pairing with Bob Grand. Not only is his wisdom invaluable as a true leader and rainmaker, but he’s also been incredibly attentive and clearly committed to building this relationship. I’m looking forward to seeing it grow and develop. – Gray Mateo-Harris
