I was told I was 'too sensitive' after reporting a partner at my firm

Three years into my legal career, I was assigned to work directly with a senior partner. He was well-known at the firm. Clients loved him. Associates feared him — but everyone assumed it was just his demanding standards. It wasn't just demanding standards. The comments started in private. Then in front of junior associates. Then in front of clients. I was called "sweetie" in depositions. He'd put his hand on my shoulder during client dinners and leave it there longer than any colleague would. Once, after a late night working on a brief, he told me I "reminded him of his college girlfriend." When I raised it with the managing partner — who I trusted — I was told: "He's under a lot of pressure. You know how he is. Maybe try not to take it personally." Too sensitive. That phrase has stayed with me for six years. Every time I advocate for myself now, I hear it. Every time I speak up in a meeting, I wonder if I'm being "too sensitive." I made partner at a different firm. I made a promise to myself that I'd never use those words with anyone who comes to me with a complaint. Ever.