Kari Jensen Thomas Discusses the Importance of Business Development Skills With NALP Bulletin+

In “Empowering Your Emerging Leaders: The 5 Essential Skills Your Attorneys Need Next,” the National Association for Law Placement’s (NALP)NALP Bulletin+ turned to Senior Manager of Business Development Training & Alumni Engagement Kari Jensen Thomas for her commentary on the importance of business development skills for mid-level associates.

“Succeeding in the practice of law in the law firm setting requires lawyers to master the art of relationship-building and embrace business development from day one,” explained Jensen Thomas. “Laying the foundation for a business development mindset will help lawyers hone the habits and competencies that will empower them to eventually build a practice bigger than themselves,” she added.