Tips to Connect at Bar Association Meetings and Conferences

Now that people are attending more events and conferences in person, your skills may be a bit rusty. Learn actionable steps to make the most of your attendance at a bar association meeting or an industry event.

Janet Falk, Chief Strategist at Falk Communications and Research will offer insights from the perspective of the attendee. Carol Sigmond, Partner, Greenspoon Marder LLP, will guide you on the ethics of the relevant Rules of Professional Conduct and her views as a frequent conference speaker. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Examine the ethics rules governing how lawyers may communicate about themselves and their work, including advertising, solicitation, identification of practice areas, and confidentiality of information
2. Prepare to meet more people by conducting pre-event outreach to prospective contacts
3. Establish a relationship with speakers
4. Tailor your elevator pitch for attorneys and other professionals
5. Share the latest news you learn with colleagues and clients