Key Takeaways
- • Manatt attorney Warren Biro argues that mentalism, the practice of convincing strangers he can read their minds, makes him a better lawyer, according to a Law360 Expert Analysis piece published October 8, 2026.
- • Biro identifies trust and preparation as core requirements shared by mentalism and legal practice.
- • The piece is part of a Law360 Expert Analysis series in which attorneys discuss how unusual extracurricular activities support professional development in the office and courtroom.
Summary
Writing in Law360's Expert Analysis series, Manatt attorney Warren Biro describes mentalism as an unusual second career for a legal practitioner. Published October 8, 2026, the piece argues that the two disciplines share important requirements, most notably trust and preparation. The series asks attorneys to explain how their non-legal pursuits translate into professional skills applicable to the office, the courtroom and beyond. The available text is limited to the publisher's summary and introductory material, so the specific examples and arguments Biro develops in the full article are not reflected here.
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