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Attorney
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Attorney
Career Profiles of the Profession
Who?
Name:
Jeffrey M. Aresty
jaresty@cyberspaceattorney.com
What?
Primary Practice Area & Subspecialty Fields:
International Business Law, E-Commerce, Strategic Alliances, Negotiations.
When?
Years in Practice Area:
Since 1981
Years in the Legal Profession:
Since 1978
Where?
Employer:
Aresty International Law Offices, PC
http://www.cyberspaceattorney.com
Size/Sector:
Two full-time attorneys and two "of counsel."
City/State:
Boston, MA
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Law School:
Boston University School of Law
Undergraduate School/Degree:
Johns Hopkins University, B.A.
Other Post-Graduate Education:
LL.M. in International Banking
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Why?
Pluses/Challenges of Practice Area:
Clients are just as often looking for business advice as legal advice. It is important to learn about each client's business--then you can become each client's trusted advisor.
Core Skills/Key Knowledge Needed in Your Practice Area:
Cross-cultural negotiation skills, trusted global network of multi-disciplinary professional service providers, international laws on contracts, joint ventures, trade and investment.
Advice to Lawyers and Law Students Interested in Your Practice Area:
Get involved early in your career with Bar Association, work in your substantive area of interest and build up your network.
How?
Career Path to Current Position:
I spent two years as a tax specialist at Coopers & Lybrand and started my practice in 1979 with one partner. I built up a network of professional contacts to work on cases.
Influences and Mentors:
My late father, who was an international businessman, as well as senior attorneys, have mentored me throughout my career.
Suggested Reading About Your Practice Area:
ABA Section of International Law and Practice (SILP)-International Lawyers Deskbook; Wright and Winn on E-Commerce; ABA Guide to International Business Negotiations.
Job Search Techniques Used in Finding Your Position(s):
I am self-employed and have built my client base up over twenty years.
Bar Affiliations and Activities:
The American Bar Association, American Bar Foundation, Massachusetts Bar Association, and the Massachusetts Bar Foundation.
Recent Professional Publications:
Co-editor-2nd Ed.-ABA Guide to International Business Negotiations;
Chapter Author-Careers In International Law-ABA SILP.
Recent Professional Presentations:
DePaul Business Law Society on International Legal Careers;
ABA Annual Meeting on E-Commerce.
Memorable Career Moment:
Bringing Irish television to the United States during the signing of peace agreements in Belfast.
Intriguing Interests:
Spirituality and the rule of law, working to bridge the digital divide.
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