Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that partner Paige Barr Tinkham has been named a 2024 Woman of Influence by the Chicago Business Journal.
Paige is one of 10 women recognized. The honorees represent a cross-section of industries in Chicago, including healthcare, finance, real estate, construction, and law. They are also active in their communities and participate in charitable endeavors.
The 2024 Women of Influence were selected from a field of nominees and were then reviewed and selected by the Chicago Business Journal and its parent company, the American City Business Journals.
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An excerpt of Paige's honoree profile, as published in the Chicago Business Journal, is copied below.
Paige B. Tinkham
Partner, Blank Rome LLP
BACKGROUND
Education: University of Pittsburgh (B.A.), DePaul University College of Law (J.D.)
ON THE JOB
How would you describe your job and what you do to someone you just met? I’m a partner in Blank Rome’s finance and restructuring practice. I have over 20 years of experience guiding financial institutions in high-stakes and complex insolvency matters, litigation and lending transactions. I work closely with clients to provide business-oriented, efficient, effective and creative solutions.
What’s a go-to interview question you use to draw out a unique response from a prospective employee? My go-to interview question is “What was your first job in high school?” The answer to this question usually explores well beyond that first job and provides a window to a candidate’s work ethic, path to a legal career and aspirations.
Once on the job, what mistake do young professionals make, and how would you advise them to avoid it? A common mistake is failing to communicate and failing to communicate well. Communication is the foundation of every relationship — whether inside or outside the workplace. I encourage young professionals to observe and learn the communication styles of their team and leaders and then strive to find a way to participate in a meaningful way to ensure that the team is communicating clearly and efficiently. A team that communicates well is always going to outperform one that does not.
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Do you serve as a mentor for someone? If so, how do you fill that role? I’ve served as a mentor to many junior attorneys and professionals throughout my career. My approach is to give them hands-on experience that encourages them to develop their problem-solving skills, use their own creativity and tackle challenges while always knowing I’m there to guide them and as a sounding board.
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