7 Ways to Rock the ABA (and any other event you attend)

Feizin Amlani

26 Apr 2025 — 9 min read

Next week brings a jam packed schedule for the ABA in New York. I will be attending and speaking at a couple of events.

These events have the potential to present some incredible opportunities for all attendees. They’re not just about panels and presentations — they’re a chance to make meaningful new connections, uncover unexpected opportunities, and even strengthen bonds with familiar faces.

Whether you're there to network, learn, or lead, every conversation holds the potential to spark something great.

Here's how you can rock the ABA (and any other event you ever attend!) like a pro.

Rolling out the Red Carpet

The Step Back Approach

I never know who I should try to talk to at events. How can I be more targeted in my networking when at a client, firm or industry event? Of course the smart thing to do is to figure out who is going in advance so you can make a plan. But this isn't always possible.

Non stop chatter

I recently attended a large dinner event. The person next to me didn't stop talking to me all evening. How can I get out of situations like these?

Forget the phone

The trouble is, if our heads are in our phones then it's going to be much tougher to spot interesting opportunities or meet new people. Which is assumedly the point of being at the event.

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Rolling out the Red Carpet

The Step Back Approach

Non stop chatter

Forget the phone