Human Connection And Business Acumen: Aarash Darroodi Of Fender Instruments On What Matters In The Legal Department (E1)

A lot has changed in the general counsel role in the past few decades. In today’s day and age, in-house lawyers have to learn how to establish human connection with the people they’re dealing with. Unfortunately, there is a serious lack of training in people skills in both law school and even in legal practice. That needs to change. In this episode of The Legal Department, Aarash Darroodi, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the iconic American company, Fender Instruments, explains why the ability to connect with people is essential for lawyers, especially for those in in-house roles. He also discusses why growth is essential for all in-house roles, how outside counsel can "Build a Rain Machine" for business development, and more. Tune in and learn all about one of the biggest predictors of in-house counsel success in our age!