Law.com Features Michael Eisenbaum in How I Made Law Firm Leadership Q&A

April 2026

Managing Partner Michael Eisenbaum was profiled in Law.com’s How I Made It series which features conversations with legal industry leaders about how they climbed the ladder of success and what they learned along the way.

On how he made Managing Partner, Eisenbaum explained that when former Managing Partner Gary Gray made the decision to retire, it wasn’t abrupt. “Gary was a planner and thoughtful about succession,” he said. “However, if I hadn’t taken it on, I’m not sure the firm would have continued in its current form. But it was never about a title or a power move. My primary motivation was loyalty. This firm invested in me, mentored me and gave me opportunities throughout my career. Stepping up felt like a responsibility and a chance to ensure the firm’s longevity and pay that forward.”

When asked about what advice he would give to someone whose goal is to ascend to firm leadership, Eisenbaum said: “Develop discipline, resilience and systems early. You have to operate at a high level of attentiveness at all times. It’s a constant battle to stay ahead of the details.” He added that beyond the practice of law, there’s the business of law. “I’ve known very experienced attorneys who were excellent practitioners but struggled with the management component.”

Eisenbaum also shared that as a law firm leader, he wants to cultivate a culture of respect and professionalism in the firm and in the legal industry as a whole. “I strive to be positive and approachable, but I also need to be able to provide feedback. Attorneys should have the resilience to receive constructive criticism,” he commented. “I’ve learned from mentors like Gary that guidance often comes from experience, and listening to it even when it challenges you, builds stronger lawyers and a stronger firm.”

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