DJ Justice: Laurence Lieberman on Legal Careers, Music & Why Lawyers Should Be More Human - S10E23
Legally Speaking PodcastShow Notes
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Laurence Lieberman. Laurence is a Partner in the London office of Pillsbury, where he specialises in complex, high-value and often cross-border business disputes, resolved through court litigation and international arbitration. He has more than 25 years of experience, with deep expertise across technology, life sciences and financial services, as well as longstanding work connected to India and Israel. Alongside all of that, Laurence also has a creative side many in law may not expect. He is a lead vocalist, performs in a band, and DJs under the name DJ Justice. So today, we are not just talking about disputes, strategy and high-performance legal work. We are also talking about identity, confidence, passion and why keeping hold of your creative side may actually make you a better lawyer.
So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Laurence discussing: - Reading Audience Enhances Professional Presentations - Lawrence's Expertise in Cross-Border Disputes - Music Boosts Confidence and Authenticity - Legal Profession Values Authenticity and Balance - Human Connection Vital in Law's Future.
Connect with Laurence Lieberman here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/laurence-lieberman
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