Networking is a scary word for some, Corey Kobbervig, a Minneapolis-based employment attorney, concedes. That’s why he leads a more casual approach to building connections in the legal community through the Hennepin County Bar Association‘s Craft Food & Beverage Club.
Kobbervig, who has been practicing for 12 years, joined the club early in his career, when it was known as the Craft Beer Club.
The group’s name changed to the Craft Food & Beverage Club in January. That reflects a broader focus on different types of beverages, including non-alcoholic ones, and food, to expand the club’s appeal and make it more accessible.
“It’s not stuffy,” Kobbervig said. “You don’t have to dress up. We’re usually a small enough group where we can sit at a table and enjoy a meal. We don’t have to talk about law necessarily. We can talk about other interests, like travel, although sometimes networking does happen organically.”
With an entrepreneurial spirit, Kobbervig has been a solo practitioner for most of his career.
“I can pick my clients, make my schedule,” Kobbervig said. “I can say no. That’s sometimes the most important thing in this business.”
He’s taught several continuing legal education programs on starting a solo practice.
The most important consideration, he said, “is to establish a schedule and plan time for yourself, including vacation and time off for physical and mental health.”
He also recommends seeking co-counsel roles to learn from experienced attorneys and...
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