Alex Malyshev Stresses the Importance of Networking and Communication Among Young Lawyers in the Era of Coronavirus

Carter Ledyard Partner Alex Malyshev, who serves as Chair of the Meritas Young Lawyers Advisory Board (YLAB), discussed the ways in which Meritas lawyers are staying connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussing a regional initiative the YLAB started was in the process of launching, Alex highlighted webinars, virtual coffee meetings and happy hours have replaced in-person gatherings. Naturally, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on law firms and practices have been a focus of discussion among the participants, but these discussions have led to practice-specific topics such as dealing with the courts and conducting business in a virtual world. Early feedback has been good, and the YLAB expects these calls to continue, post-pandemic, as a way to forge relationships, stay connected, and strategize ways of leveraging the Meritas network. Read the full article here.