Managing Intellectual Property contacted Finnegan attorney Leslie A. McDonell seeking insight on best practices in mentoring and how such practices are applied in the workplace. McDonell shared her experience saying, “Finnegan recognizes that developing our female attorneys requires a mix of internal support with external peers and networks.” McDonell continues, “Because the women partners and senior associates at Finnegan have taken many different paths to success in the firm, they provide a variety of role models and mentoring perspectives to women associates.” Speaking to Finnegan’s mentoring program generally, McDonell adds, “Finnegan also offers mentoring programs to assist women associates and partners with marketing and business development. One-on-one, as well as group training, provides insight into marketing strategies that best fit the individual’s strengths and talents.”