Appellate lawyer Rob Carty shares how his unconventional hobby of building guitars, known as luthiery, has enriched his professional life by fostering essential skills such as discipline, patience, and resilience. These attributes, he notes, translate directly to the practice of law, particularly in the preparation of meticulous written briefs. Carty’s unique perspective is part of an ongoing series in which legal professionals describe how their extracurricular activities provide benefits in their legal careers.
For more on how Carty’s guitar-building craft enhances his legal practice, see his detailed discussion at Law360.