Litigating Through the Decades: Steven Adler on Growth, Grit, and Leading With Experience
In this insightful video, Steven I. Adler, Co-Chair of Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Litigation Department and Labor and Employment Law Practice Group and Healthcare Litigation Group, shares how four decades of practice have shaped his perspective—on litigation, leadership, and what it takes to succeed in law.
From the early days of IBM Selectric typewriters and magnetic cards to the digital age of text messages and instant chats, Steve reflects on how technology has dramatically transformed discovery and raised the stakes in even the most straightforward cases.
But the biggest transformation, he says, came from within. Over the years, Steve learned that leadership means being decisive. That clients rely on your judgement. That while collaboration is important, the responsibility for a case’s direction ultimately falls on the lead attorney. And perhaps most importantly, that young lawyers must create their own momentum—by being competitive, taking initiative, and never shying away from hard work.
Honored for his lifetime of contributions to the legal profession, Steven Adler’s story is a reminder that excellence in litigation is earned through experience, resilience, and always staying ahead of the curve.
Whether you’re a young associate or a seasoned litigator, his message resonates: be bold, be prepared, and always fight for the right result.
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