Davis Polk partner and Restructuring practice co-head Marshall Huebner authored “Being an EMT makes me a better lawyer” in Law360. In the article, Marshall discusses how being a volunteer emergency medical technician for 39 years has informed and enhanced his professional development as a lawyer. Marshall highlights six traits that overlap between the two fields: (1) triage, (2) calm and empathy, (3) listening, (4) passion, (5) preparedness and fortitude, and (6) flexibility.

Marshall adds that these six traits can be, and are, learned or honed in a great many contexts. He explains that any endeavor that requires disciplined, sustained, intense effort — often under stress — is highly likely to further develop professional as well as personal capabilities.

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