Professional networks are often treated as transactional tools—but in practice, the most enduring influence comes from relationships built around shared purpose, curiosity, and generosity.
In her Think Piece, found in Breaking Ground, “The Power of Purposeful Connection,” Bridget McCormack examines how intentional, values-driven networks shape careers, support leadership transitions, and drive lasting impact across the legal profession. Drawing on her experience in public service and leading the American Arbitration Association, she reframes networking as an ecosystem—one built on curiosity, generosity, and shared purpose rather than transactional exchange.
Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Practices (link) brings together insights from more than 60 in-depth interviews with leading women lawyers conducted across the profession. Produced by Deborah Farone and Practising Law Institute, the publication explores how women at the top of the field cultivate client relationships, develop new business, and build sustainable practices while navigating the unique challenges of legal work.
Read Bridget’s full Think Piece here.
Buy your copy of Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Practices.