ANALYSIS: Turning Networking Into Netplaying, Once and for All

The legal profession attracts many introverts. This makes sense. Much of the work performed by lawyers is solitary. Lawyers consider, reflect, read, research, analyze, review, write, and edit. With much of their workday spent in or seeking quiet isolation, it is not surprising that many lawyers struggle to network. But, for those interested in honing their networking, some opportunities may be more worthwhile than others in the current environment. And with the right activities, networking may feel less like work and more like play.

When workplaces are open for business, lawyers interact with others — like it or not. Even ...