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Tom Watson's Lessons for Lawyers

By Robert J. Ambrogi

In the Boston area where I live, we pounce on beautiful days like someone wandering the desert does a sudden oasis. But on the particularly bright and sunny Sunday that just passed, I could not tear myself away from the TV, mesmerized as I was by the drama of 59-year-old golfer Tom Watson's drive toward possible victory in the British Open. It was not to be, the world now knows, but this year's Open championship will forever be remembered not for the winner, but for the improbable story of the man who almost won. We can all find lessons and inspiration in Watson's story. But are there lessons of particular applicability to the legal profession? Wondering this, I turned to the blawgs in search of answers. Somewhat surprisingly, I actually found some. One thoughtful post, What Tom Watson Teaches Us About Business and Practicing Law, comes from John L. Watkins, a partner with Chorey, Taylor & Feil in Atlanta. Watkins finds several lessons for lawyers. One is that doing what you do, and doing it well, can sometimes be reward enough. "Watson has reminded us to stay in the game, to enjoy what we do, and to relish the chances...

Full post as published by Legal Blog Watch on July 21, 2009 (boomark / email).