Embracing the Power of Awkwardness in your Legal Career

Have you ever stood at a networking event, clutching your drink like a lifeline, hovering near a conversation circle but never quite making it in? I have. More than once. I never seem to master the art of smoothly sidling up to a group and seamlessly joining their chat. Instead, I’ve loitered awkwardly, waiting for the perfect moment to jump in—only to find myself retreating, red-faced and inwardly cringing.