What Type Of Person Thrives In The Law And Film Industry, According To An Attorney And Filmmaker At Bailey Law Firm And YachtKlub
In the legal field, success hinges on being a "tireless" and skilled communicator, adept at networking or legal research, and understanding client needs. The filmmaking industry demands similar dedication alongside a creative openness to generate compelling projects that attract audiences, with both careers requiring significant effort.
Tireless, Good communicator, Effective networker, Creative, Open to new ideas
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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. Tireless work ethic is crucial for success in both law and filmmaking.
2. Excellent communication and networking skills are highly valued in the legal profession.
3. Creativity and openness to new ideas are essential for thriving in the filmmaking industry.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
On the attorney side, I would describe them as tireless and good communicators. Half of them are really effective networkers.
You have the grinders, the finders, and those who are good with case law or finding statutes. They understand the letter of the law. There are also those who are good at finding clients and bringing their firm revenue that way.
In-house counsel is a little different because you're advocating on policies or contracts within the company, as opposed to finding clients. Still, the same skills apply: good communicators, good networkers, and tireless effort. This is especially true if you work for a law firm, because billing one hour isn't the same as working one hour.
Billing one hour is probably more like working 20 to 25 minutes. If you're supposed to bill eight hours a day, that means you're working maybe 12 hours. That's a lot, but for those in big law firms, that's their life and requires tireless dedication.
On the filmmaking side, you have to be really open to ideas. With hundreds of movies coming out on streaming or in theaters, you can't reinvent the wheel every time. You have to be open to not stretching your creativity too much to put out ideas that will get people to spend their money.
You want to get them to watch your movie or subscribe to a streaming service. So, be very creative. Honestly, a lot of effort is required on both sides.