"I love of the 'mental aerobics' of complex real estate deals," says Nathalia Bernardo of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel.

Nina Roket discusses lessons learned and her journey to her current role as co-administrative partner and leader of the commercial leasing practice real estate at Olshan Frome Wolosky.

"Business development is something that associates need to start thinking about early in their careers in order to be successful as they climb the ranks," says Karen Scanna of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan.

"Spend time with people you like and care about, and invest your energies in activities and organizations that speak to your passions. In doing so, you will find true commonality with people which will lead to authentic relationships," says Samantha Wallack of Blank Rome.

In this interview with Nicole White, the incoming chief legal officer of Avison Young, we discuss the value of mentorship and how to propel your legal career to the next level, and she shares her "aha" moment about how she had to make a big change to grow her career.

"My mother taught me to think of myself as a work in progress, to always aim higher and to be intellectually curious," says John Usdan of Midwood Investment & Development.

"You can achieve anything when you commit yourself to it, work your hardest, and operate with complete integrity," says Shlomi Avdoo of Avdoo & Partners.

"My advice would be to start out on a successful team to pick up good habits and have access to additional resources and support," says Kandace Douglas of Silversands Villas.