Legal Luminary Don Liu Urges In-House Lawyers to Prioritize Clear Communication Over Legal Jargon

Don Liu, the former legal chief of Target and first in his family to attend college, has carved out a remarkable career path in the legal profession since emigrating from South Korea as a child. Over the past 25 years, Liu served as legal chief at four Fortune 500 companies. His key advice to in-house lawyers is to avoid acting overly lawyerly and instead communicate clearly. “Just talk. Use language a nonlawyer can easily understand,” Liu emphasizes. This approach underscores the importance of clarity and accessibility in legal communication. For more insights from Liu, visit the full article.