Ideas for Deepening Your Professional Connections This Year

Building strong professional relationships is essential to advancing a legal career. Moving forward requires developing connections with fellow professionals who see your value and can offer you assistance at key moments.

Here, we offer some actionable tips and strategies for expanding your network. From leveraging LinkedIn to attending industry events and reaching out to old colleagues, these tips can help you foster meaningful connections that open doors to new opportunities.

Leverage LinkedIn for Relationship-Building Without Leaving Your Desk

LinkedIn offers convenient, enjoyable ways to connect with others in your practice area or fields of interest – all without leaving your desk or couch. Become an active participant in LinkedIn’s many groups, share links and information about your own career, and reach out to connections you make on the site. Don’t forget to update your profile regularly to show off your own successes and expertise!

Attend Conferences and Industry Events to Meet Like-Minded Professionals

Conferences and industry events offer a wealth of benefits for early-career attorneys. First, they get you away from your desk and into a world of fresh ideas and perspectives. While doing this, these events also allow you to meet like-minded professionals – who are also out to share ideas and learn new things.

Attend conferences and industry events periodically, and make it a point to chat with others at the event. You’ll walk away with a new approach to your work and a few new names to help you when you need it.

Connect With Old Colleagues for New Ideas

Wondering what the team at your last job is doing? Saw a law school classmate’s name in the latest newsletter and thought “Hey, I haven’t thought about you in years!” The new year is a great time to reach out and reconnect.

Drop former colleagues and classmates a line. Ask how they’re doing, and offer any support you can. These relationships can open doors to new ideas and opportunities – and new means for professional and personal support.

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