None of the titans of law, all the way from King Solomon to television s trial lawyer of the week, get credit for his or her negotiating skills. The truth lies somewhere between Gandhi and Clint Eastwood.
Negotiation takes place all the time.
Whether framed as risk management, gambling, bargaining, or just plain playing well with others, negotiation s as much a part of our survival as food and shelter. Whether a lawyer is characterized as a litigator, transactional specialist, general practitioner, judge, or professor, negotiation skills come to the forefront. The reality is that negotiation keeps lawyers from going broke, insane, and worse. This year s GPSolo editorial board marks some departures as well as new faces. Retiring after many years of hard work are Anne Segrest McCulloch, J. Michael Jimmerson, and Tracey Skinner.