Henry O'Connor, a partner and the firm's director of strategic growth, authored the article "Beyond the Billable Hour: What Is 'Leading Up' For Associates?" published by Law.com on August 14, 2026. In the article, Henry explores how the concept of "leading up the chain" can be applied within the partner-associate relationship. He explains that associates are routinely closest to the details of the matter, which gives them an opportunity to identify meaningful insights, offer recommendations, and demonstrate a thoughtful approach to assisting with cases.