Brian Hammer is the founder and main content creator for The Likeable Lawyer, as well as, the primary facilitator, mentor and coach for the programs offered on this website. Brian practiced law for over ten years before starting The Likeable Lawyer in 2003. He has designed and delivered thousands of highly-praised programs to law firms, corporations and organizations nationwide. He has also served as a mentor and coach for lawyers and other professionals for over twenty years, and is a frequent speaker at bar conventions, law firm events and other professional association meetings. Brian is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, the University of North Carolina School of Business, and holds a Masters of Psychology degree from the University of Santa Monica. Besides these formal degree programs, Brian has also studied improvisational acting, martial arts, yoga and qigong. Brian holds a sixth degree black belt from the Chayon-Ryu International Martial Arts Association.