The Lawdragon Storyteller™

CREATE YOUR LAWYER LIMELIGHT™

Please answer as many questions as you wish to complete your Lawyer Limelight™ profile. Most participants end up answering at least 5 to 7 questions – and most articles range between 850 and 2500 words – but there is no limit. We suggest that you also save your answers in a word file; you can email your answers to john@lawdragon.com if you do not wish to use the form. A member of the editorial team will show you a complete draft of the article with an introduction prior to publication. And be sure to think about which photo you want to include with the article.

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SECTION 1. General introductory questions:

Can you describe for our readers the mix of work you do within your practice?

How did you first become interested in developing this type of practice?

What are some aspects about this work that you find professionally satisfying? What keeps you excited about it?

Out of all the work you’ve done in your career, what would you say is the most interesting matter you’ve handled?

Is there a recent professional move, development or achievement that you wish to discuss? If so, please explain.

SECTION 2. Current Matters – Focus on a recent representation:

Are there any trends you are seeing in your practice in terms of the types of matters keeping you busy these days?

Can you describe a recent matter that you’ve handled?

What were the key challenges of successfully representing the client(s) in this instance?

What is the impact on the client(s) or the industry from this matter?

Is there a specific lesson from this work or is there anything from it you will find especially memorable?

SECTION 3. Education topics:

Did any experience from your undergraduate work push you towards a career in the law?

Did you have any jobs between undergrad and law school? What were they and how did they contribute to going to law school?

If not covered by the above, why did you pursue a career in the law in the first place?

Is there a specific reason why you chose your law school over another law school?

Is this the type of practice you imagined yourself practicing while in law school?

Was there a course, professor or experience that was particularly memorable or important in what practice you chose?

What advice do you have now for current law school students?

SECTION 4. General practice and career topics:

Was there an early experience or mentor who really helped shape the course of your professional life?

How has your practice changed since the early part of your career?

Can you share a lawyer you have come up against in a negotiation or case that you admire, and why?

Is there a matter or client in your career that stands out as a “favorite” or one that is more memorable for certain reasons?

How would you describe your style as a lawyer? Or, how do you think others see you?

Feel free to describe your career path and how you arrived at your current position. What do you like about where you currently practice in terms of culture or other characteristics?

Is there a question we did not ask that you wish we had? If so, please provide the question and answer below.

SECTION 5. Management issues (if relevant):

What are some of the challenges you face in your current leadership role?

Can you share some strategic plans for your practice or firm in the coming months or years?

There are many high-quality firms out there. What do you try to “sell” about your firm to potential recruits – how is it unique?

How has firm or practice management changed since the start of your career?

SECTION 6. Work or Interests Beyond Your Practice:

What do you do for fun when you’re outside the office?

If a hobby, second job, outside activity or competition is particularly important to you, please let us know: How and when did you become interested? What has drawn you to this outside interest, and how much time do you devote to it? What does it take to successfully participate or excel in what you are doing?

Are you involved in any pro bono or public interest activities? Please tell us what you find meaningful about your time serving them.

Do you have a favorite book or movie about the justice system?

If you weren’t a lawyer, what would you be doing now?