Notes To My (Legal) Self

Season 3, Episode 8: How to Think Creatively about the Law (with Tessa Manuello)


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Dive into the fascinating intersection of law and creativity in the latest episode of "Notes to My (Legal) Self," where the dynamism of legal design meets the rigor of the legal profession. In this engaging session, we welcome Tessa Manuello, a trailblazer in Legal Design and a certified high-performance coach who brings a refreshing perspective on integrating creativity into the legal sphere.

Tessa shares her transformative journey from a traditional legal background to founding Legal Creatives, an innovative platform that educates and inspires lawyers to think differently. She recounts her personal evolution which began with her move from Paris to Canada, discovering that law and creativity are not mutually exclusive but rather a powerful combination that can revolutionize legal practice.

Throughout the episode, Tessa offers profound insights into the methodologies of creative problem-solving and how these can be applied to everyday legal tasks. She explores the importance of redesigning how legal content is delivered, emphasizing making legal information more engaging and accessible. Key learning outcomes from this discussion include:

  1. Understanding Creative Problem-Solving in Law: Learn the fundamentals of creative problem-solving specific to legal contexts and discover how these techniques can lead to innovative solutions in traditional legal processes.

  2. Revamping Legal Content Delivery: Gain strategies for transforming the presentation of legal content to make it more interactive and engaging, thus improving comprehension and client interaction.

  3. Innovative Communication Techniques: Tessa discusses the potential for redefining communication with clients by using non-traditional formats such as visual aids, videos, and interactive platforms to explain complex legal information effectively.

  4. Practical Applications of Creativity in Daily Legal Work: Listeners will receive actionable advice on applying creative approaches to their legal tasks, from contract design to client consultations, emphasizing the benefits of thinking beyond conventional methods.

  5. This episode is not just a call to action for lawyers to harness their creativity but also a testament to the boundless possibilities when law and creativity intersect. Join us to discover how you can start incorporating these innovative practices into your legal career and why embracing creativity might just be the key to advancing in the modern legal landscape.

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    Notes To My (Legal) SelfBy Olga V. Mack

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