Committees & Programs

Business Development Committee

WLG's Business Development Committee is responsible for brainstorming and implementing network initiatives aimed at building strategic relationships and fostering business opportunities between member firms.

The committee also serves as a place for lawyers and business development professionals to share best practices for business development and discuss emerging trends in their markets.

They host monthly virtual meetings and help organize sessions focused on business development at WLG summits.

Interested in joining this committee? Contact Hanna Shea. 

Activity

WLG Content

October 15, 2025

At WLG | regional NYC, two senior in-house counsels — Anca Paraian of GE HealthCare and Joseph Wiltse of H.B. Fuller —shared candid reflections on what truly matters when working with outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions. Moderated by Luc Attlan of Faegre Drinker (Illinois, USA) , the discussion was both practical and...
Thought Leadership, wlg Business Development
April 14, 2025

Each year, the International Bar Association’s Annual Conference brings together thousands of lawyers from around the world. This November, Toronto will host the global legal community for a week of learning, networking, reconnecting, and relationship-building. For many firms, attending the IBA Conference isn’t just about what...
Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam
April 26, 2024

Takeaways from a recent Privacy & Data Protection meeting.

Member Firm Uploads

October 15, 2025

At WLG | regional NYC, two senior in-house counsels — Anca Paraian of GE HealthCare and Joseph Wiltse of H.B. Fuller —shared candid reflections on what truly matters when working with outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions. Moderated by Luc Attlan of Faegre Drinker (Illinois, USA) , the discussion was both practical and...
Thought Leadership, wlg Business Development
April 14, 2025

Each year, the International Bar Association’s Annual Conference brings together thousands of lawyers from around the world. This November, Toronto will host the global legal community for a week of learning, networking, reconnecting, and relationship-building. For many firms, attending the IBA Conference isn’t just about what...
Home Page USA - Massachusetts
March 6, 2025

"One of the most important tools I have found in building a network is keeping in touch with old friends and former colleagues. You never know where someone’s career might take them and how you might be able to help them, but many really interesting opportunities can come from relationships that you already have."
Home Page Greece
January 9, 2025

"Events like WLG | regional Athens '25 offer the chance to sit across from someone, share ideas face-to-face, and build relationships that are rooted in interpersonal connection... not just for professional growth but forging connections that truly last."
Home Page New Zealand
November 28, 2024

"Personally, I am keen to welcome not only representatives from the 12 other firms in the Asia-Pacific region, but also from any other member firms who may be looking for a good reason to visit our beautiful country in the heart of the South Pacific."