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title: "Stuart Hershman"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/891d362a-b552-459c-a17f-68167e716ee3
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-player-awards-qa-with-stuart-hershman-2703488
category: "Suppliers"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
segment: "Suppliers"
published: 2017-08-25T19:14:01.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:06:31.495Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/97ee681d498187a1af29388c9d66c0f91451.jpg
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# Stuart Hershman

**TL;DR:** Stuart Hershman, an antitrust lawyer, shares his 30-year experience in franchising, including his work with various clients and projects. He transitioned to a law firm specializing in franchising, Rudnick and Wolfe, which is now DLA Piper.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2017-08-25. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-player-awards-qa-with-stuart-hershman-2703488).*

## Story

I was an antitrust lawyer 30+ years ago when a franchise project came in the door at the firm where I was working. I was assigned the project, and then the next one, and then next one. Once I realized how much I enjoyed the area, I made it a point—30 years ago—to transition to a different law firm that specializes in franchising (i.e., Rudnick and Wolfe). I am still there (though now it is DLA Piper).

The array of clients, industries, and people with whom and which I have crossed paths, the numerous different clients I have had the opportunity to counsel, the incredibly interesting projects on which I have had the opportunity to work, and all the friends I have made.

- Intelligence
- Sense of purpose
- Vision
- Creativity
- Commitment to best practices
- Conviction
- Willingness to listen and do things the right way

- Intelligence
- Practicality
- Experience
- Ability to listen
- Loyalty
- Candor/honesty
- Work ethic
- Empathy
- Sense of fairness

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Franchise Industry (sector)
- franchising experience (topic)
- DLA Piper (company)
- antitrust law (topic)
- law firm transition (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-player-awards-qa-with-stuart-hershman-2703488). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/891d362a-b552-459c-a17f-68167e716ee3).