This book is as much about what it takes to be a successful person as it is about becoming a successful lawyer. Being a good lawyer requires technical skill, of course. But it also requires other types of skill -- for example, skills in building relationships, mentoring others, planning for the future, and communicating persuasively.

A good lawyer is, at various times, savvy, aggressive, sensitive, outgoing, or cautious. Knowing when to do what and when to be what depends on human qualities such as judgement, empathy, honesty, and confidence.

In this book, these -- extra -- qualities are valued in the context of building a business. Young lawyers (and old ones, too) will benefit from the perspective in this thoughtful and thought-provoking book.