Managing Partner Alan Tarter has been named one of theNew York Law Journal’s 2019 Distinguished Leaders, an award recognizing extraordinary lawyers demonstrating clear leadership skills who achieved impressive results in the past year.

When asked what it means to be a leader, Alan explains, “There are so many qualities that define a leader, but here are a few that come to mind:

• Support and motivate your team members to become their best professional selves and to grow personally, professionally and as an organization.
• Allow colleagues to take measured risks and make mistakes. This is how people learn and grow.
• Always tell the truth. Trust is critical.
• Be optimistic. Successful organizations have an optimistic mindset.”

The 2019 New York Law Journal New York Legal Awards Gala of Professional Excellence was held on October 23 at Tribeca 360 in New York City.

Read Alan’s full Distinguished Leader interview.