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Zen and the Art of Legal Networking
Overcoming Awkward Silences at Networking Events
There are some people who can talk with anyone – my brother-in-law is like that. Put him in a room with a bunch of people he doesn’t know, and he…
The Social Media Butterfly
Why You Should Say Yes to LinkedIn (and Four Easy Ways to Engage With Your Connections)
Today, networking online is just as important as networking in person. And in the professional world, LinkedIn continues to be the most important social media channel for business development. It…
Zen and the Art of Legal Networking
Are Your Networking Efforts Wasted?
If we were guaranteed to get business every time we met someone new, we'd all be networking all the time, right? But instead, networking takes time, it takes finesse and…
Zen and the Art of Legal Networking
Authenticity: Sounds Like a Buzzword, but Key to Successful Networking in Legal
"Authenticity" has become a dirty word in the last few years. It’s right up there with some of the other most hated buzzwords and phrases – "at the end of…
The Social Media Butterfly
Why You Should Never Forget That Anyone You Meet Could Be a Potential New Client or Referral
I recently heard a very inspiring story about how a client referral came from a conversation that a lawyer had with the cleaning service employee who was assigned to his…
The Social Media Butterfly
Why Supporting Other Women and Finding Your Professional Wolfpack Is so Important
Kindness, trust and empathy are among the characteristics I look for in my professional “wolfpack,” and I am so lucky to have found a group of strong women who support…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Business Lunches
When was the last time you ate lunch with a client or referral source? I am posting this blog to urge you to not eat lunch at your desk, not…
The Attorney Marketing Center
If you hate networking, this might be why
By David Ward
You might say that networking hasn’t been a fruitful use of your time but you can’t say it’s difficult. It’s easy to meet people, start a conversation, exchange pleasantries, and…
Real Lawyers Have Blogs
17 Tips for Law Student Blogs
I have been asked by law school professors, placement officers and students for best practices on blogging. Here’s 17 tips that I believe will make for a more successful law…
Zen and the Art of Legal Networking
Freshen up Your Networking with Three Unusual Tips
Happy International Networking Week! We’ve talked a lot about networking here at Zen, and covered a lot of the traditional ideas: Use social media to prime your contacts before an…