As tons of music, film and technology enthusiasts crowd Austin for the 2014 SXSW Festival, Texas Lawyer asked attorney-attendees of the March 7–16 extravaganza for tips about how lawyers can get the most professionally from SXSW. Their helpful tips are below.

John Saba, a senior associate with Dinovo, Price, Ellwanger & Hardy in Austin, said lawyers should simply attend events, meet people and focus on building relationships.