Chapter 8 Listening and Feedback
Two highly accomplished lawyers are sitting at the bar at Sparks Steakhouse in New York. One is a fellow named Tom, the other is Tom’s law partner, Kevin. They’re having a leisurely drink, waiting for their table to open up. Sparks is a landmark steakhouse where a handful of New York’s rich, powerful, and glamorous are in attendance most nights. This particular night includes superstar attorney David Boies, who argued the US government’s antitrust case against Microsoft. He makes a beeline to the bar to say hello to Kevin, whom he knows from previous cases, and joins Tom and Kevin for a drink. A few minutes later, Kevin gets up to make a phone call outside.
Mr. Boies remains at ...
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