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Counseling Beyond the Law: The Rise of Business Therapy

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About the Program

Clients rarely come to lawyers with purely legal problems. Beneath the contracts, disputes, negotiations, and litigation are often deeper business, interpersonal, and strategic dynamics driving the conflict. This presentation explores the emerging concept of “Business Therapy” and the evolving role of lawyers as trusted advisors who identify patterns, manage risk beyond the courtroom, and help clients navigate the human and operational realities underlying legal issues. Through real-world examples and practical insights, the presentation examines how effective lawyers move beyond technical legal analysis to become strategic counselors capable of solving the problems clients do not always recognize themselves.

Speaker(s)
Talin Yacoubian
Talin Yacoubian

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Yacoubian & Powell LLP

Talin Yacoubian is a partner and founding member of Yacoubian & Powell LLP, bringing over three decades of experience in environmental litigation, business law, and dispute resolution, including her instrumental role in the Iron Mountain Mine Superfund settlement — one of the largest environmental settlements for federal and state agencies in California. A graduate of Pomona College and George Washington National Law Center, she has represented clients across a broad range of matters, from renewable energy and intellectual property to civil rights and construction, while also serving as General Counsel to an international conglomerate. Beyond her legal practice, Talin is deeply committed to public service and her community, having organized the 2015 Armenian Genocide Centennial march of 160,000 people in Los Angeles, and she currently teaches Legal Writing and Advocacy at USC Gould School of Law.

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Accreditation
Credit Hours:
1.00
Specialty Area:
None
Credit Type:
General
Original Air Date:
June 30, 2026
Accredited in:
California

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