As associates continue to regularly communicate via e-mail with law firm partners who prefer to speak in person, Ann Hopkins Avery said young lawyers must learn to adjust their communication styles. “Understanding how people prefer to communicate is key,” said Avery, manager of professional development at Vedder, Price P.C. “Sometimes you work with someone who just wants you to pop into their office. You might work with someone else who wants you to set up a meeting. ... Associates need to be …