{"href":"https:\/\/www.lawhub.org\/podcasts\/i-am-the-law\/oembed\/64\/inside-the-deal-room-unpacking-m-and-a-vc-financing-and-work-life-balance","version":"1.0","provider_name":"LawHub","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.lawhub.org","width":640,"height":280,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawhub.org\/podcasts\/i-am-the-law\/player\/64\/inside-the-deal-room-unpacking-m-and-a-vc-financing-and-work-life-balance\" title=\"I Am The Law Episode 64: Inside the Deal Room: Unpacking M&amp;A, VC Financing, and Work-Life Balance w\/ Katya Valasek and Eric Lauria-Banta\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" frameBorder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\"><\/iframe>","title":"I Am The Law Episode 64: Inside the Deal Room: Unpacking M&A, VC Financing, and Work-Life Balance w\/ Katya Valasek and Eric Lauria-Banta","description":"Eric Lauria-Banta is a corporate transactional lawyer at the satellite office of a global law firm. As a senior associate, he wears multiple hats as he leads intricate M&A deals, taking on the roles of project manager, legal advisor, and negotiator while overseeing a team of specialists and junior associates. Eric also delve into his work in venture capital, where he guides startups through their growth journey. He candidly discusses the work-life balance (or lack thereof) in the world of biglaw, exploring how lawyers navigate long hours and high expectations. Eric reveals some strategies he employs to maintain his well-being and find excitement in the fast-paced world of M&A deals. He is a 2017 graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/artwork.captivate.fm\/2cd29681-93cb-419c-9153-3c82b37b2b3c\/cear4KrpK4Cfd8MHuZcM_Xae.jpg"}