Girard Sharp Managing Partner Dena Sharp was recently featured in Law.com as part of the publication’s “How I Made It” series, which spotlights leaders across the legal industry and the values that shaped their careers.
In the profile, Dena reflects on nearly 20 years at Girard Sharp, from joining the firm as an associate, to becoming a named partner in 2018, to assuming the role of Managing Partner. She speaks candidly about what the transition to leadership has meant, both professionally and personally.
For those with their sights set on firm leadership, her advice is grounded in the same values she has lived by: “Seek out strong mentors and accept their guidance, especially when it’s constructive or challenges you. Surround yourself with colleagues who make you better and complement your strengths. Define your responsibilities broadly. As you grow, focus on listening, collaborating and problem-solving — all hallmarks of good leadership.”
Read the full Law.com article: https://www.law.com/2026/03/25/how-i-made-it-to-law-firm-leadership-focus-on-listening-collaborating-and-problem-solving-says-dena-sharp-of-girard-sharp/