Every lawyer needs a good network. With fellow lawyers, yes. But you need lots of other people in your network as well. And not just because it's a source of good new business. Smart lawyers draw on (and give back to) their networks for ideas, introductions, information, collaboration and plenty of other things critical to a healthy law practice. Unfortunately, the oft-used term "networking" has become a mere buzzword — intimidating to the uninitiated and off-putting to many.
Originally published May 7, 2014Sign up for our free newsletter.