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Getting Out of the Office to Make Personal Connections
By Ireneo A. Reus III
December 2009
Do you rely on electronic communications too much for connecting with colleagues and
clients? Try these tips for getting out of the office to meet new people and make new
connections.
Too often it seems that many of us rely more and more on communicating via electronic
methods: e-mail, text, instant messaging and now online social networks. Young lawyers
are particularly prone to connect electronically and in doing so perhaps do not put as
much emphasis on connecting with colleagues, clients and prospects in person. We
simply get caught up being in the office. Worse, senior attorneys have voiced concern
over how young lawyers’ use of technology, rather than building in-person relationships,
may inhibit their practice.
But young lawyers, and all lawyers for that matter, have many opportunities to get out of
the office and network by making face-to-face connections. Bar association events are the
most obvious and easily accessible for young lawyers because these organizations usually
have structures in place for young lawyers such as a “Young Lawyers Division” and
“Barristers.” While bar associations are a great way to make face-to-face connections
(see the article in this issue on making the most of your bar association dues), this article
will focus on networking opportunities outside of bar associations and, most importantly,
outside of the office.
Every young lawyer is pressured by time constraints. Thus, it is important for young
lawyers to be judicious and selective with their networking efforts. Furthermore, the time
constraints may make younger lawyers rely too much on electronic communication and
online social networking and thus not "get out of the office" to make face-to-face
connections. While these electronic communications provide an important way to stay in
contact with one’s network, lawyers still should not discount the value of attending face-
to-face networking events. Many opportunities exist for lawyers to make in-person
connections, like local chambers of commerce, leadership development programs, alumni
associations and business networking groups, to name a few.
2. Chambers of Commerce
Organizations such as chambers of commerce provide lawyers with the opportunity to be
active in the business community. Depending on your time and availability, chambers of
commerce can offer face-to-face meeting opportunities such as networking or referral
mixers and opportunities to serve on substantive committees (depending also on the size
of the chamber of commerce). Chambers of commerce seek to create and sustain a
favorable business environment in which all businesses can grow and prosper, so they
serve as a good resource for young lawyers to learn and expand their business
development skills. While bar associations are an excellent source for meeting other
lawyers and establishing a referral network, by connecting with other professionals
outside of the legal community, you may be able to increase your opportunities to
originate new clients directly on behalf of your firm or organization, or at the very least
expand your network of contacts for future reference.
As one example, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce serves a diverse
membership of businesses of every size, from nearly every industry, and in every
community across Los Angeles County. This Chamber offers business and professional
development programs and leadership programs that young lawyers can take advantage
of, including committees on health care, job creation, transportation and other important
areas, all of which would be a source of reaching individuals on a personal level within
an industry group that perhaps you practice in. In sum, chambers of commerce offer an
excellent means of not only meeting business leaders, and therefore potential clients, but
also a means of establishing your own reputation within a community and perhaps an
industry.
Leadership Programs
If you are a young lawyer, have a passion for civic engagement and also want to develop
your leadership skills within organizations or communities, then leadership programs can
offer a phenomenal resource for networking. In these leadership programs, participants
gain in-depth knowledge of challenges and opportunities in their cities or region.
Participants usually come from diverse professional backgrounds that include lawyers,
accountants, managers and other professionals from various industries. Certain cities
throughout the country have vibrant leadership programs, such as Leadership Los
Angeles, Leadership Atlanta and Leadership Dallas, among others.
Leadership programs offer a method of making connections with people based on a
shared experience (participation in the program) and on a shared commitment to a local
community and its leadership. If there is a leadership program in your area and you
would be interested in being a local leader, consider participating. The types of
connections formed in those programs typically can be long-lasting, fruitful relationships.
Alumni Associations
3. Lawyers can also make face-to-face connections by taking advantage of an already
established network: the alumni association of their undergraduate and/or law school
alma mater. Most alumni associations offer alumni opportunities to be involved by
serving as officers and event volunteers or by helping to raise money for the institution.
Most lawyers have strong pride in and affinity for their alma mater, so the opportunity to
network with fellow alumni and possibly develop business opportunities should provide
strong incentives to pursue this networking option. In addition, you immediately have
something in common with the people you are meeting, which makes developing a
meaningful personal connection easier.
Alumni associations provide all types of opportunities for involvement (not just serving
on a board of directors or as an officer). You can judge moot court competitions and
mock trials or help organize alumni reunions, career development events and continuing
legal education classes. The point really is to get involved with your local alumni
associations. Even simply attending events will provide you with a way to meet another
group of people to expand your network and possibly provide business referral sources
and opportunities.
Business etworking Groups
You can also join purely business networking groups. For example, in Southern
California there is a corporate finance group whose membership is comprised of bankers,
lenders, attorneys, accountants, investment bankers, mergers and acquisition firms and
consultants, all of whom are related through a similar client base and through corporate
finance. The premise of this type of networking group is to generate business referrals for
group members. You should evaluate what similar groups are in your area. Some groups
offer a variety of occupations in their membership base while some limit membership so
as not to dilute the referrals and are purely for getting to know people and networking.
Some groups are industry-based (like the one mentioned above) where members are
connected through a common interest and expertise. The goal is to find an organization or
two that best fits your comfort level and what you believe will provide you with the most
opportunities for making connections that will enrich your practice.
Conclusion
The preceding networking ideas are just a few examples of how lawyers can make face-
to-face connections outside of the office. Making connections in-person takes effort,
motivation and time, all of which often exceed those put into making connections
electronically. And, while electronic communication should not be discounted as an
effective and efficient means of making personal connections, spending the time and
energy to get to know people face-to-face will benefit you immensely, both personally
and professionally. So, in the coming new year, make a commitment to find a way to
implement a get-out-of-the-office strategy to make personal connections.
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4. About the Author
Ireneo A. Reus III is the principal at The Law Offices of Ireneo A. Reus III. He is also a
member of Law Practice Today’s Editorial Board.
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