5 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Firm Retreat

By Kali Hays (July 18, 2016, 7:50 PM EDT) -- Whether you're an associate in your first year of practice or a more seasoned attorney having trouble getting face time with your firm's higher-ups, a firm retreat can be an invaluable opportunity to get to know colleagues and partners, but making the outing truly beneficial can take some planning.

Spending a weekend ostensibly socializing with co-workers that you already see 12 hours a day, five days a week may not sound like the most appealing prospect to a number of attorneys, but experts say getting to know colleagues outside of a work environment has some real perks.

Genuine friendships can be...

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