Interview with a Figure | At the Intersection of Rationality and Sensibility, Writing the Warm Footnote of the Rule of Law - Lawyer Xue Jie

Interview with a Figure | At the Intersection of Rationality and Sensibility, Writing the Warm Footnote of the Rule of Law - Lawyer Xue Jie

Introduction: A legal career is like an ocean of wisdom, with an unwavering heart as a guiding beacon. Let's walk together with virtue and harmony. Every lawyer at Dehehantong holds the original aspiration of serving the people, adheres to the service philosophy of "diligence, craftsmanship, and excellence", and marches forward with high spirits on the broad road of the rule of law, shining in their beloved fields. The "Person of the Month" feature of Dehehantong invites you to explore the diverse lives of Dehehantong lawyers.

Introduction to Lawyer Xue Jie:

Lawyer Xue Jie is a senior partner at the Shanghai office of Dehehantong, specializing in corporate commercial, non-performing assets, and debt restructuring. He has extensive experience in the digital management of corporate accounts receivable, non-litigious negotiations, litigation, and execution of complex economic disputes, as well as shareholder disputes and bankruptcy liquidation of companies.

There is a force that is both rational and warm,

There is a voice that is both firm and gentle.

Law is the measure of reason, as well as the vessel of warmth.

At Dehehantong, there is such a lawyer,

He wields the sword of professionalism in his left hand, cutting through the thorns of commercial disputes;

He holds the heart of empathy in his right hand, smoothing out the wrinkles of human nature.

For over two decades, he has been deeply involved in the field of commercial disputes,

Using wisdom as a boat and communication as a paddle,

He has ferried countless lost souls across the river of the rule of law.

He is LawyerXue Jie ,

A senior partner at the Shanghai office of Dehehantong,

And the "problem solver" in the eyes of his clients.

Today, let's follow DeXiaohe to

Explore the legal life of Lawyer Xue Jie.

01. The Wisdom of Resolving Disputes: Solutions are More Powerful than Right or Wrong

"Companies don't care about right or wrong; they care about solutions." When facing commercial disputes, Lawyer Xue Jie's approach always carries a touch of "street wisdom". He often likens companies to ships in the stormy sea. The mission of a lawyer is not to argue about the direction of the wind but to help the ship find its way to shore. With over two decades of practice, he has led his team to resolve over 90% of economic disputes through non-litigious means.

"Why are you so committed to non-litigious approaches?"

"Litigation is one way to resolve disputes, but not the only path. In commercial disputes, what companies truly need is an efficient and cost-effective solution." He admits that the real key to breaking through lies in building a bridge of communication - penetrating the cold terms of the contract to touch the intersection of both parties' interests.

There was once a case involving a 7 million yuan order debt. The client was on the verge of collapse. Lawyer Xue Jie, however, took a different path: bypassing the confrontational boss, he reached out to the other party's attorney, unraveling the knot to find that the issue was a "mismatch between the brand of product accessories and the agreement, preventing third-party acceptance". Eventually, a quality commitment letter issued by the client was like the dawn's light, quietly resolving a potential escalation of the contract termination dispute.

"In the commercial field, the purpose of law is not to punish but to keep the ship sailing," he said casually, but his eyes reflected his original aspiration as a lawyer.

02. The Key to Breaking Through: Seeking the Light of Reason in the Wrinkles of Emotion

"Deal with emotions first, then the problem." This is Lawyer Xue Jie's professional creed.

He understands the human predicament - anxious couples carrying gasoline drums to collect debts, stubborn bosses refusing to pay millions in debts... When reason is overwhelmed by emotion, law becomes the softest mediator. "Communication is not compromise; it's turning a 'dead knot' into a 'live one'." He once spent three weeks just to persuade the two sides of a dispute to sit at the same table. Others laughed at him for "wasting effort", but he was firm: "In the crack of trust, light can shine through to solve problems."

"Does law have a temperature?"

"Of course," he smiled. "Behind the cold terms are real people." As a lawyer, it's easier to build a "bridge of communication", comprehensively considering the interests of both parties, with the client at the center and professionalism as the foundation, which is the ultimate manifestation of his legal warmth.

03. The Philosophy of Management: The "Useless" Philosophy of a Deeply Involved Professional

As a team manager, Lawyer Xue Jie's answer is unexpected: "Only by doing 'useless work' can one achieve something useful." He encourages young lawyers to "go the extra mile" - when answering client inquiries, deliberately conduct in-depth research and try to write written legal opinions; when handling business disputes for enterprises, proactively assist both parties in restoring business cooperation relationships and enhancing communication and coordination skills; when serving as corporate advisors, deeply study the business, products, and industry of the client companies to cultivate professional sensitivity.

"The value of a lawyer is not only in winning cases, but also in being able to deeply understand the needs of the client and precisely propose handling opinions that meet the client's expectations, safeguarding every trust and entrustment with professionalism and empathy."

"Will AI replace lawyers?"

AI has never been the "opponent" of lawyers, but rather a helper. AI deals with cold data, while professional skills and rich experience are the solid support for lawyers. The emotional connection and mutual trust between people are depths that no technology can reach, and they are the softest yet most resilient force beyond legal provisions.

04. Footnote of Life: Self-consistency Between Rationality and Sensibility

When not wearing his lawyer's robe, Xue Jie, a lawyer, is a "legal popularizer" in short videos and also a psychological counselor. He uses his camera to break down obscure legal provisions and listens to his clients' anxieties with empathy. When asked, "How do you balance work and life?" he waves his hand and smiles, "Why separate them? Understanding human nature while handling cases and grasping rules in life are essentially the same thing." Only by maintaining an optimistic and positive mindset and having control over one's time can one more easily achieve happiness and a sense of accomplishment in self-consistency.

"Where will the future lead?"

"There is no shortage of lawyers in the industry, but there is a lack of problem solvers," he says, looking out the window with a profound meaning. He hopes to spend three years building a framework for integrating law and business, using legal rules as the foundation and business logic as the link, to form a knowledge system that transforms legal services from risk prevention to value creation.

Conclusion:

The melody of the rule of law is never confined within legal provisions. It lies in every rational communication, every negotiation that turns conflict into harmony, and every legal document that solves problems. Xue Jie's story might be a microcosm of Dehehantong - with professionalism as the backbone and passion as the blood, writing the warmest footnote of the rule of law at the intersection of rationality and sensibility.