<p>This week on Studying Law Around the World, we begin a new series exploring how lawyers bring their personal convictions into their legal work. I had the honor of hosting Professor Brett Scharffs, the Director of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies at Brigham Young University. He speaks in the show in his personal capacity.</p><p>Professor Scharffs has a remarkable career spanning from a high-stakes practice at Sullivan &amp; Cromwell on Wall Street to teaching globally and engaging in policy discussions at the United Nations. In this episode, we discuss the realities of balancing personal values with intense professional expectations, why human dignity is the ultimate bridge in international law, and the surprising freedom of compartmentalization.</p>