Dale Carnegie provided his tips on How to Win Friends and Influence People more than seventy years ago. (See http://www.westegg.com/unmaintained/carnegie/win-friends.html#two). If he were to speak at a DRI Seminar today, I think he would add this advice: “Get Involved.”
Regardless of the Committee, there are numerous opportunities for attorneys to become involved in DRI. I was reminded again of the benefits of becoming involved when I attended the DRI Drug and Medical Device Seminar in New York earlier this month. There is always a feeling of collegiality among friends at that Seminar. One of the best ways to get involved is to attend the Committee’s business meeting at the Seminar in May or the Committee’s meeting at DRI’s annual conference. Take time to introduce yourself to the Committee Chair and Co-chair. Volunteer to write an article or to post a blog for the Committee. Introduce yourself to the Committee’s Publication Chair and offer to contribute. Reach out to other attorneys on the Committee and get to know them. As you do, you will get to know many wonderful attorneys and you will increase your own professional network. Get involved!
