In the legal field, establishing a client base and gaining trust are paramount. For a lawyer new to a community—or even new to the profession—building connections with civic and business leaders often takes years. However, joining a local chamber of commerce can be a powerful launchpad. After a successful first career in technology, I began my legal career and immediately joined the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, attending events and immersing myself in its councils, eventually being named to the board. This journey not only accelerated my path to building a thriving practice but also revealed the tremendous power of a chamber as a resource for professional growth, visibility and relationship-building.

The Chamber as a Launchpad for Career-Building