May 09, 2024

00:39:08

The Importance of Networking and Personal Branding for Lawyers

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Kevin Daisey
The Importance of Networking and Personal Branding for Lawyers
The Managing Partners Podcast: Law Firm Business Podcast
The Importance of Networking and Personal Branding for Lawyers

May 09 2024 | 00:39:08

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Show Notes

Sally McDonald is a distinguished attorney hailing from Rhode Island with a noteworthy presence in the legal community. Beginning her career as a paralegal, her passion for law was ignited, leading her to attend Roger Williams University School of Law. Currently, she is the managing partner at Cameron and Mittleman, specializing in business litigation with an extensive legal portfolio that includes employment, estate and trust, and construction litigation. Sally is also known for her dedication to nonprofit boards and boasts a rich history in hospitality management. In this insightful episode of the Managing Partners Podcast, host Kevin Daisey welcomes Sally McDonald to discuss the vitality of networking, personal branding, and business development within the legal sphere. Sally shares her multifaceted journey and her progression to becoming the managing partner of her firm. Central to this episode, Sally emphasizes the importance of lawyers building their personal brand and networking skills, particularly in the post-COVID era where both in-person and online interactions are crucial. Focusing on the integration of personal marketing alongside firm-wide efforts, she prescribes a triad strategy: serving on nonprofit boards, engaging in organized networking groups, and effectively utilizing LinkedIn. Sally advocates for finding a balance between professional and personal marketing to promote individual lawyers within their firms.

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