As a first generation professional and the first lawyer in my family, the prospect of building a professional network was incredibly daunting. I initially began engaging on social media and other online platforms in a professional capacity in hopes of meeting other young professionals in the same industry. It turned out to be one of the best things I ever did for my practice. I have expanded my network more than I could have ever imagined, and it has provided me with opportunities that I would not have found solely through in-person interactions.

Republished with permission. The full article, "Young Professionals – Using Online Platforms to Supercharge Your Practice," was published in AHLA's Health Law Connections on May 1, 2022.