Zen and the Art of Legal Networking

By: Lindsay Griffiths of the ILN

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Networking remains one of the most powerful tools for building professional relationships, but it’s often misunderstood. Many lawyers feel the need to lead with their expertise, thinking that showcasing their knowledge will automatically attract clients. However, the most successful networkers know that effective networking is more about listening than speaking.

The shift to virtual and hybrid networking has brought both opportunities and challenges for business lawyers. While virtual connections can broaden your reach, they also come with unique difficulties, such as screen fatigue and the lack of personal touch. Here’s how you can overcome the common negatives of modern networking to make meaningful connections:

Amanda Schneider is the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer for Epstein Becker Green, a national super boutique in the US, and the ILN’s member firm for New York and Washington, DC as well as its founding member firm. In this episode, Amanda and Lindsay delve into misconceptions that still exist about marketing professionals, post-pandemic

On average, a person engages in 145-200 interactions daily, both in-person and online. However, only 10-20% of these interactions are truly memorable. Among all these interactions, approximately 5-10% are negative, while 7-20% are positive. This means that despite the sheer volume of daily exchanges, only a small fraction will leave a lasting impact.

When you

Tamás Fehér is a partner with Jalsovszky Law Firm, the Hungarian member of the International Lawyers Network, where he practices tax litigation. In this episode, Lindsay and Tamás discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI and technology, how he came to practice both tax and litigation, and the unique issues that non-native English-speaking countries face

Reading this article was a powerful and emotional experience. Sometimes, we know certain truths, but seeing them confirmed with actual data can be both validating and heartbreaking.

“Whether women have children or don’t have children, want children or don’t want children, they are perceived as less worthy of positions, promotions, and earnings than their male