“Negotiate like a Pro:”
Acting on behalf of the clients as a “Negotiator” is one of every lawyer’s day-to-day workloads. Therefore, in doing so, it is required that the lawyers master their emotional intelligence and empathy, the two significant skills not easily taught. In order to succeed as a negotiator, be mindful of the fact that it is pivotal to be ‘hard on the problem’, but ‘soft on the people’. To put it another way, be firm about your client’s positions without making it personal for the person sitting across the negotiating table. Be courteous and collaborative as a negotiator; since, first and foremost, settling a dispute in the negotiation room is likely to be more amicable, low-priced and generally less time-consuming for your client than taking a case to court.
“Be Passionate about Being a Lawyer”
In order to be successful in practicing law, “True Passion” is always needed for the job. You might have already heard the popular cliché that “choose a profession you love and you will never work a day in your life”. Needless to say, we all know that it is not as simple as it sounds in real world, however, scientific evidence confirms that “the importance of passion for your work cannot be denied.”
Simply put, lawyers who are passionate about their jobs are happier, more fulfilled, and as a result, they actually perform better in their profession.
By: Dr. Parastou Esmailzadeh
Attorney at Law, Head of International Trade Law Department
