When you have an opportunity to meet with a new business or commercial client, be prepared.
Here’s a quick checklist of “homework”.
- Check out their website
- Run through background issues on the company, industry, and its competitors
- Find out, if you can, who currently handles their legal work
- Think through the legislative, statutory, and regulatory environment they face
- Try to get some background on the person you’ll be meeting - career and personal background, any mutual acquaintances, any shared experiences
- List a few questions or issues to explore during your meeting
- Go in with an open mind, genuinely interested in learning about the client and their business.
You can never be over-prepared - but be ready to be flexible and engaged.
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