My name is Grant Peterson and I, along with my peer Kirksey Croft, serve as one of the Institute of Professional Leadership’s Hardwick Fellows for the 2024 academic year. In my role, I help publish entries for the Institute’s Lawyers as Leaders blog. I have the privilege of learning so many great lessons from our contributors. As I have read through our extensive archive of blogs (which you should do as well) I noticed that we have a glaring omission in our coverage. We have yet to answer the foundational question, “What is leadership?”
Tag: personal-development
The Intersection of IP Law and Leadership Skills: Insights for Aspiring IP Professionals
Intellectual Property (IP) law is more than a specialized area of legal practice. It is a dynamic field that cultivates and demands essential leadership skills. As IP law evolves, so must the competencies of its practitioners. Drawing on my experiences as a J.D. candidate at the University of Tennessee College of Law along with my education, research, and practical experiences, I have found that excelling in IP law fosters critical leadership qualities. I have also found that institutions like The Institute for Professional Leadership at UT Law are uniquely positioned to develop these skills. This is a guide crafted for law students, recent graduates, and legal practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of IP law while simultaneously developing their leadership potential.
Leading As Lawyers 