Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling by Jonathan Shapiro Summary
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From federal prosecutor to Emmy-winning TV writer, Jonathan Shapiro reveals how courtroom battles are won through masterful storytelling. Discover why Paul Reiser calls this legal-creative hybrid "informative, insightful, and funny" - and why lawyers who can't tell stories rarely win cases.
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The Courtroom as Theater: Where Law Meets Narrative
Imagine standing before twelve strangers who hold someone's fate in their hands. How do you convince them? Through legal precedents and statutes alone? Hardly. In courtrooms across America, a silent revolution has been unfolding - one that places storytelling at the heart of legal practice. Jonathan Shapiro, a former federal prosecutor turned television writer for shows like "The Practice," bridges two worlds few inhabit simultaneously: the high-stakes arena of prosecution and the creative universe of screenwriting. His insight? Despite law schools' best efforts to "bleach away the stories," the practice of law is fundamentally about narrative construction. Those who master this art hold the keys to the courthouse, while those who ignore it risk losing winnable cases through technical competence but narrative incompetence. Throughout history, stories have served as vehicles for cultural heritage, entertainment, and crucial information transmission. Yet despite this power, storytelling is often dismissed as frivolous in legal education, where technical skill overshadows narrative ability. The first year of law school typically strips away human elements, focusing instead on abstract legal principles. But when lawyers appear before judges, the fundamental question isn't just "What's your legal argument?" but "Why should I care?" During Department of Justice training, prosecutors learn that trials are essentially storytelling competitions where the winning side tells the best story. Yet few lawyers fully embrace this reality.
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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