Most Important Skills For An Attorney And Filmmaker In Law And Film
Effective communication is paramount for success in Michael's dual career as an attorney and filmmaker, requiring concisely conveying goals and respecting others' time; the ability to communicate with passion and joy, "being able to come off in like a joyous manner," is equally crucial for building relationships and achieving success in both fields.
Communication, Passion, Goal-Oriented, Concise Communication, Effective Teamwork
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Michael Erike
Attorney & Filmmaker
Bailey Law Firm & YachtKlub Productions
Loyola Marymount University
Sandra Day O’Connor College Of Law - J.D.
Finance
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Law
Legal
Scholarship Recipient, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Effective communication is crucial for conveying goals concisely and respecting others' time.
2. Passion for one's work is infectious and helps build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
3. Proficient communication skills are essential when working with diverse individuals in fields like filmmaking and law.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
We've actually gotten this question a lot. Some filmmakers and producers who know we're doing the attorney grind ask about it.
It's all about communication, whether with a client, an actor on set, a producer, a financier, a composer, or a post-production professional. It's about knowing the mutual goals between both sides and reaching them effectively.
This starts with being able to communicate proficiently and concisely. Everyone is busy, and at a certain stage, everyone is swamped. Being able to effectively state what you want to get done in a concise manner shows you respect their time.
So, communication is number one. If you love what you're doing, being able to come across in a joyous manner is infectious. I guess we've been lucky that people often say that about Jerich and me.
Whether in a tiny or big meeting, we come across with joy because we truly love what we're doing. If you can embody that passion and show it when you're communicating, you can legitimately do anything in this world.