In most situations, clients hire attorneys who they know, like and trust. Yet, building those relationships can sometimes be daunting, especially when it’s impossible to spend precious hours trying to meet and greet people face-to-face.

Luckily, you have a powerful (and free) tool at your fingertips with LinkedIn. More than 780 million people are on LinkedIn and it’s no longer just a place to post your resume. When used strategically, LinkedIn can be an invaluable way to build your network, re-establish former connections, and increase awareness of your experience and knowledge. The platform literally allows you to transform an in-person experience to 24/7 online professional networking.