LDP Series: Dealing with Difficult Personalities

LDP Series: Dealing with Difficult Personalities

Author: ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources February 25, 2016 Duration: 25:07
The ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources invites notable lawyers to talk to the Leadership Development Program participants about career development. This episode features Steve Miano, a shareholder with the firm of Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin and Schiller in Philadelphia, PA. Steve has been practicing environmental law for over 25 years, and is a past Chair of our Section. Today, Steve offers his advice for dealing with difficult personalities.

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