Lawyers, Ditch the Word “Networking”

business development, career management, job searching

If You Hate “Networking” Stop Using That Word If you hate networking, don’t go to a legal “networking event”.  Don’t force yourself to schedule a “networking coffee”.  Don’t ask a partner to lunch to network with her. Don’t network to...

Your LinkedIn Profile: Is That You Speaking?

business development, career management

Does your LinkedIn profile actually sound like you?  Or does it sound like how you think a lawyer should sound?  Perhaps you skipped the “Summary” section completely because you don’t know what to write other than something dry and stiff. I’ve...

Holiday Networking Tip for New Lawyers & Law Students

career management

New lawyers and law students, do you freeze in your tracks at the thought of going alone to a bar association or other holiday event full of strangers? Attending a social event where you know no one is hard for most people.  In my highly unscientific opinion, based in...

LinkedIn Lawyer Pitfalls & Mistakes Beyond Endorsements & Recommendations

business development

In addition to the potential ethical issues for lawyers raised by LinkedIn’s endorsements and recommendations features, beware of the following potential pitfalls and mistakes on LinkedIn.  I’ve seen way too many real life examples of all of these....

Prerequisites to Networking Like a Pro

business development, career management

I returned from a bar association conference over the weekend and it made me reflect again about networking basics on which I can keep working.  Networking is relationship building no matter if you are a lawyer, baker or candlestick maker. Tip 1.  Get comfortable with...