I'm looking to informational interview and lateral into another firm with my desires practice area. however I'm afraid that by sending out emails to a bunch of contacts could come across as spammy and word could spread? Thanks

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As the recipient of these cold emails and a person who has seen these messages be sent to many attorneys only to realize the whole department has been spammed - yes, comes off as spammy and lacks appreciation for attorney time: send to one or two people and then pause for at least a week before approaching anyone else in the group.

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