Tampa - Build Your Brand: Networking & Headshots

Build Your Brand: Networking & Headshots

Tuesday, July 21 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ET

Join LMA Tampa for an engaging lunchtime event focused on strengthening your professional brand, expanding your network, and creating new business opportunities.

Whether you're looking to sharpen your networking skills, make meaningful professional connections, or update your personal brand, this event is designed to help you put your best foot forward.

Enjoy lunch while connecting with fellow LMA Tampa members and legal industry professionals before hearing from two experts who will share practical strategies for building relationships and elevating your professional image.

Location: 
Hill Ward Henderson
101 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 3700
Tampa, FL 33602

Parking:
Complimentary visitor parking is available in the parking garage connected to the building. The garage entrance is located on Tampa Street, between Kennedy Boulevard and Jackson Street. Please pull a ticket upon entry and bring it with you. Your parking ticket will be validated at the Hill Ward Henderson reception desk.

Building Access:
From the parking garage, take the elevator to the Sky Lobby (Level 3). Transfer to the high-rise elevators and proceed to the 37th floor. Our reception desk will be directly ahead as you exit the elevator. If you need assistance locating the garage or accessing the building, please call (813) 221-3900.

We look forward to seeing you on July 21 for an afternoon of networking, learning, and building your brand!

Cost:
LMA Members: $20
Prospective LMA Members: $40
Space is limited, and advance registration is encouraged.

Speakers:

Michael Goldberg, CSP
Owner | Speaker | Coach - Knock Out Networking

For more than 20 years, Michael Goldberg has helped professionals strengthen relationships, expand their networks, and generate business through authentic, strategic networking.

Known as "The Knock Out Networker," Michael brings a practical, real-world perspective to business development, showing professionals how meaningful relationships—not transactional interactions—lead to long-term success. His work has helped thousands of professionals across financial services, real estate, accounting, insurance, and other relationship-driven industries build stronger referral networks and lasting professional connections.

Michael is the founder of THE Networking Group, a national networking organization dedicated to connecting professionals and fostering high-value referral relationships. He is also the author of two books and a two-time TEDx speaker whose insights on networking, referrals, and relationship building have been shared with audiences across the country.

For legal marketers, Michael offers a fresh perspective on one of the profession's greatest challenges: helping attorneys build authentic relationships that support business development. His practical approach emphasizes trust, consistency, and intentional networking—equipping marketing and business development professionals with ideas they can use to better support their attorneys and their firms.

Outside of the professional world, Michael is a competitive amateur boxer. The "Knock Out Networking" philosophy reflects more than a memorable brand—it embodies the idea that lasting success, whether in business or in the ring, begins with making genuine connections.

Bob Thompson
Owner | Thompson Brand Images

With more than 30 years of experience behind the camera, Bob Thompson has built a reputation as one of the Tampa Bay area's leading commercial photographers, videographers, and visual branding experts. Having photographed more than 60,000 professionals, he understands what it takes to create authentic, compelling images that help individuals and organizations make a lasting first impression.

Bob's client portfolio includes leading organizations such as Raymond James, Bank of America, AdventHealth, the University of Tampa, the University of South Florida, Florida Southern College, and numerous law firms and professional services organizations throughout Florida. From executive portraits and firmwide headshot sessions to corporate events, marketing campaigns, and brand storytelling, his work helps professionals visually communicate credibility, confidence, and approachability.

Known for his ability to put even the most camera-shy individuals at ease, Bob has developed an efficient, personable approach that consistently delivers exceptional results while minimizing disruption to busy professional environments. His background as a musician, entertainer, and emcee brings an energy to every session that helps clients feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely themselves.

During this session, Bob will share why personal branding has become an essential component of professional success, particularly in the legal industry. Attendees will gain practical insights into how professional photography, visual consistency, and authentic storytelling can strengthen credibility, enhance online presence, and help attorneys build lasting connections with clients and referral sources.

Sponsor:

Connect with fellow legal marketing and business development professionals while enjoying lunch generously provided by Berlin Patten Ebling.

For questions or concerns about your event registration, please contact lmasoutheast@legalmarketing.org.