Networking in Social Situations and Understanding American Business Culture for International Lawyers

January 15, 2013 • 5:00 PM • Law School 3043

Whether you plan to work in the United States or return home, understanding some of the customs of U.S. business practice and why U.S. business people and lawyers behave as they do will help you strengthen your relationships and ensure that cultural differences do not hamper your professional and personal success. Sharon Abrahams, National Director of Professional Development at Foley & Lardner, an international law firm, will conduct a 90-minute workshop which will also include tips on networking and building professional relationships to help your future career. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center and the Office of International Studies. For more information, contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.