Life as an IT lawyer, work-life balance, family and my career

In this captivating episode of my IT Medialaw podcast, I, Marian Härtel, share my personal journey as a passionate IT lawyer. I talk about my path into this exciting niche of law, which was shaped by an early enthusiasm for technology and developed into a specialization during my law studies. I share insights into my strategies for staying on top of the rapidly evolving tech world. I emphasize the importance of continuous learning and share my methods for staying educated and informed. A particular focus is on my creative approaches to solving complex technological challenges. I share illustrative examples from my practice of how I have developed innovative legal solutions for clients in areas such as AI and blockchain. In doing so, I emphasize the importance of an interdisciplinary approach and the willingness to take unconventional paths. I also highlight the importance of soft skills in my profession and explain how communication skills, adaptability and empathy are crucial to my success. These skills allow me to communicate complex technical and legal concepts in an understandable way and build trusting relationships with my clients. I also provide insights into my day-to-day work from home and how I work with my wife Saskia. I describe how this way of working allows me to achieve a better work-life balance and how my partnership with my wife enriches both my professional and personal life. Finally, I share my strategies for dealing with information overload in the digital world. I emphasize the importance of intelligent filtering systems, conscious curation of information sources and clear prioritization. I also talk about the importance of regular downtime and how I manage to switch off and recharge my batteries in an often hectic industry. This episode offers fascinating insights into my world as an IT lawyer and provides valuable tips for anyone working in or interested in this dynamic field.