For lawyers, networking is still one of the most dependable and effective ways to generate new business and build a steady pipeline of referrals. The encouraging news is that networking confidence is a skill that improves with preparation, awareness and practice. Below are strategies to help you feel more relaxed, prepared, and authentic at networking functions in 2026.
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The Court of Appeals reversed a line of lower court cases which had upended the expectations of innumerable contracting parties who bargained for limited “good guy” guaranties.
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A recent decision by Bankruptcy Judge Brendan Shannon was peppered with some harsh words for a defendant in an adversary proceeding. Judge Shannon said the party’s “failure to perform basic discovery responses and participation in litigation … has been breathtaking."
Over the past year, the current administration has redefined the False Claims Act from a traditional anti-fraud statute into a highly flexible policy instrument to enforce its core agenda priorities.
Success in 2026 will belong to brands that combine human judgment with AI capability, communicate with discipline and focus, and treat trust as a measurable business asset, not a marketing byproduct.
For lawyers, networking is still one of the most dependable and effective ways to generate new business and build a steady pipeline of referrals. Yet many attorneys feel uneasy or self-conscious when walking into a room full of unfamiliar faces. The encouraging news is that networking confidence is a skill that improves with preparation, awareness and practice.
