Significant Career Lesson from a Lawyer at Latham and Watkins
Shawna, a lawyer at Latham & Watkins, learned that "there's not always an answer to every legal question," a realization which, rather than hindering progress, became an opportunity to embrace creativity in legal interpretation and presentation. This approach transformed potential obstacles into "exciting challenges."
Problem-Solving, Creativity, Legal Practice, Ambiguity, Critical Thinking
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Shawna Strecker
Lawyer/Associate
Latham & Watkins
University of California Los Angeles, 2018
UCLA School of Law; Juris Doctorate
History, Art History
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Legal
Video Highlights
1. Learning to accept ambiguity and utilize creativity when legal questions lack clear answers is crucial for success.
2. There's not always a straightforward answer in law, and that's acceptable; it's an opportunity to be creative in presenting information and interpreting the law.
3. The ability to handle uncertainty and approach legal challenges with creativity is a key skill for lawyers, transforming obstacles into exciting opportunities.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
This relates to one of my earlier answers. I think one of the most important lessons I've learned is that there isn't always an answer to every legal question, and that's okay.
It doesn't mean you're not a good lawyer or that you don't know what you're doing, even though you might feel that way sometimes. Sometimes, there simply isn't an answer.
This gives you an opportunity to be very creative with how you present information and how you interpret the law. Rather than seeing it as a roadblock or an obstacle, it's really an exciting challenge to incorporate some creativity into the legal world.
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