In a recent Law360 feature, members of the Scarsdale debate team reflect on the role debate played in shaping their careers, including firm Chairman Matthew Schwartz.
Throughout the piece, Matt reflects on how debate taught him to think critically, anticipate counterarguments, and communicate persuasively. “Competitive debate is about convincing a neutral third party — a judge — of your position, and so you learn to construct arguments in ways that are persuasive,” Schwartz said. “You learn to think about the counterarguments and the holes.”