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Brazilian Jiujitsu Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Barnes & Thornburg’s Tina Dorr shares how her practice on the mat sharpens her performance as a patent attorney

Tina Dorr
Atlanta partner Tina Dorr explores how Brazilian jiujitsu builds the strategic thinking, resilience and calm under pressure that strengthen her legal practice.
Barnes & Thornburg partner Tina Dorr authored "Brazilian Jiujitsu Makes Me A Better Lawyer” for Law360’s Expert Analysis series, which explores how attorneys’ outside pursuits enrich their professional lives. Drawing from her experience as a chemist-turned-patent lawyer and jiujitsu competitor, Tina reflects on how the discipline and mindset required in Brazilian jiujitsu translate directly to success in the legal world — from anticipating an opponent’s next move to rising after a public loss. 

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