The analytical training a lawyer receives could be invaluable to a startup if that lawyer can break out of his extreme risk aversion. In my experience, a good

The analytical training a lawyer receives could be invaluable to a startup if that lawyer can break out of his extreme risk aversion. In my experience, a good lawyer will truly impress you with his ability to think through a problem, but might surprise you with his ultimate conclusion. Virtually any risk makes him hesitant, irrespective of the potential return for taking that risk.