How to Create Opportunities and Master Networking
from Young Lawyer Rising Hosted by American Bar Association
Stefania Lessen joins host Montana Funk to share her journey from law school to a successful legal career, emphasizing the importance of networking at every stage. From leveraging local bar associations to utilizing social media platforms like LinkedIn, Stefania offers practical advice and personal anecdotes to help law students and new attorneys build and maintain a strong professional network. Additional Resources: Authentic Networking Is the Key to a Successful Legal Career How New Lawyers Can Use the ABA to Further Their Career Goals The Geometry of Networking Networking for State and Local Government Legal Jobs Associate Producer: Carneil Wilson (00:00) - Introduction (00:57) - Networking in Law School During the Pandemic (03:57) - Networking Strategies for Remote and Hybrid Environments (06:18) - How Early Networking Can Pay Off (10:00) - Networking As A Young Professional (14:09) - Make Use of Your Local Bar Association (22:08) - Don’t Stop Networking Once You Have That Job (24:29) - Networking Etiquette and Common Mistakes (28:11) - Balancing of Professional and Personal Life (31:12) - Final Thoughts Click here to view the episode transcript.
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- 0:00 Introduction
- 0:57 Networking in Law School During the Pandemic
- 3:57 Networking Strategies for Remote and Hybrid Environments
- 6:18 How Early Networking Can Pay Off
- 10:00 Networking As A Young Professional
- 14:09 Make Use of Your Local Bar Association
- 22:08 Don’t Stop Networking Once You Have That Job
- 24:29 Networking Etiquette and Common Mistakes
- 28:11 Balancing of Professional and Personal Life
- 31:12 Final Thoughts
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