Lawyer Credentials
I had an interesting debate this morning about the significance of a lawyer's previous work experience in providing quality advice. Specifically, whether one need participate in an Open Source Software development project in order to have more insightful analysis or commentary on the relevant legal issues. I likened it to a criminal law expert expected to have a rap sheet of his own in order to understand the underlying legal issues, but that apparently wasn't very persuasive. I certainly would rather deal with an attorney knowledgeable in my line of business, but does that necessarily mean they need to have run a business like mine before giving reliable legal advice?
I'll ponder that...
I'll ponder that...
posted by Nivine K. Zakhari at
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My view is that, strictly, a decent IP/IT lawyer with the ability to do in-depth research doesn't need to participate in any FLOSS project at the geek end in order to advise.
That said, FLOSS is very much about a geek sub-culture and a savvy lawyer will understand that he needs to be tune with that to get client confidence.
Having hacking experience is terrifically useful in generating that confidence: but this is the same for any legal market segment. Architects like lawyers who are ex-architects for the same reason. So, no it doesn't matter other than for client relations.
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