About this episode

The episode discusses the art of dealmaking in the context of law with insights from Jeff B. Cohen, a former child actor and co-founder of Cohen Gardner LLP.

In order for any lawyer to be a successful advocate for their client or law firm they must become an excellent dealmaker. However, the secrets to the art of deal closing can seem incredibly elusive to even the most initiated. What are the fundamental tenets of being a good dealmaker, and how does one focus on honing these skills? In this episode of The Legal Toolkit, host Jared Correia sits down with Cohen Gardner LLP Co-Founder Jeff B. Cohen, a former child actor best remembered for his role as Chunk in The Goonies, to discuss dealmaking in the context of the law. The conversation opens with Jeff providing insights into his experiences behind the camera as a child actor and how this unique upbringing influences his perception of entertainment dealmaking. Within these recollections he also discusses how Machiavelli’s “The Prince” aided him after his acting career ended and how these teachings inspired his book “The Dealmaker’s Ten Commandments: Ten Essential Tools for Business Forged in the Trenches of Hollywood.” Jeff provides a glimpse into his methodologies and why he thinks it’s so important for lawyers to effectively manage their time. He then provides a few of his personal…

People in this episode

Host: Jared Correia

Guest: Jeff B. Cohen

Topics covered

• entertainment law
• dealmaking
• law practice
• time management
• business strategies

Keywords

• dealmaking
• entertainment law
• lawyer skills
• business strategies
• Jeff B. Cohen

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cohen Gardner LLP

Books & works: The Dealmaker’s Ten Commandments: Ten Essential Tools for Business Forged in the Trenches of Hollywood, The Prince, The Goonies

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