Q: Someone I barely know asked me to recommend her for a job at my company. Is this appropriate? What are the rules for such requests?
A: It is not appropriate for a lawyer (or any professional) to contact someone she barely knows in an organization and ask for an endorsement for a job. If the requesting professional hasn’t worked with their “contact” and/or has not built extensive relationship equity with this person, there is no solid or credible foundation to receive such an endorsement. This type of request also places the person receiving the request in a very awkward position. It’s a situation you never want to create for someone you value in your network. Ever.
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