Ronald M. Shapiro

Ronald M. Shapiro (born March 29, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a well-known sports agent, attorney, author, expert negotiator, educator, speaker, and civic leader.

Biography

Shapiro graduated from Haverford College in 1964 with a B.A. [http://www.haverford.edu/athletics/alumni.htm] and "cum laude" from Harvard Law School in 1967. [http://www.shapirosher.com/rms Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler : Attorneys : Ronald M. Shapiro ] ] From 1972 to 1974 he served as Maryland State Securities Commissioner. In 1972 Shapiro founded what is now known as Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler, a prominent Baltimore Law Firm. Subsequently, in 1976 Mr. Shapiro founded Shapiro, Robinson & Associates [ [http://baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2007/02/26/focus2.html An attorney with a feel for the game - Baltimore Business Journal: ] ] , a sports management firm. In 1995 he founded Shapiro Negotiations Institute, [http://www.shapironegotiations.com/bioShapiro.html Shapiro Negotiations, Inc ] ] a negotiation seminar and consulting firm that has trained over 250,000 professionals in the art of negotiation, dealing with difficult personalities, and enhancing listening skills. He is also the Special Advisor to the owner of the Baltimore Ravens. [ [http://www.baltimorespeakersbureau.com/RonShapiro.html Ron Shapiro - Baltimore Worldwide Speakers Bureau ] ]

"USA Today" called Ron Shapiro "one of baseball’s most respected agent-attorneys," and "The Sporting News" named him one of the "100 most powerful people in sports." His impressive list of clients includes more Hall of Famers than any other agent, [http://www.hsm-us.com/wnf/spk_rms_bio.htm] including Cal Ripken, Jr. [ [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F07E0D6173BF931A35751C0A962948260 SPORTS PEOPLE; Ripken Gets $4 Million - New York Times ] ] , Jim Palmer [ [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E02E0D9143BF933A05756C0A962948260 SPORTS PEOPLE; Comings and Goings - New York Times ] ] , Brooks Robinson [ [http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/news/051207galashapiro.html Baseball America: 2005 Executive Of The Year: Mark Shapiro ] ] , Kirby Puckett [http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/news/2006/060306.htm] , and Eddie Murray. [http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hof_weekend/2003/speeches/murray.htm] Shapiro’s current clients include, among others, 2006 American League Batting Champion and Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer [ [http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2762203 ESPN - Mauer, Twins avoid arbitration with four-year deal - MLB ] ] ; Cleveland Indians pitcher Jake Westbrook [http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/17076279.htm] ; Detroit Tigers 1st Baseman Sean Casey [ [http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05341/618283.stm Pirates Notebook: More pitchers not untouchable ] ] ; Cleveland Indians outfielder Trot Nixon [ [http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2007/01/20/indians_give_nixon_1_year_deal/ Boston Red Sox - Indians give Nixon 1-year deal - The Boston Globe ] ] ; and Seattle Mariners outfielder Raúl Ibáñez. [ [http://www.mlb4u.com/freeagency08.php 2007-2008 Baseball Free Agents List ] ]

In October 1998, Shapiro’s book, "The Power Of Nice: How To Negotiate So Everyone Wins- Especially you!" was published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. The book was excerpted in "Fortune Magazine" and named one of the "Top Ten 'On the Job' Business Books of the Year" by the Library Journal" [ [http://www.amazon.com/dp/0471080721 Amazon.com: The Power of Nice: How to Negotiate So Everyone Wins- Especially You!, Revised Edition: Books: Ronald M. Shapiro,Mark A. Jankowski ] ] . Shapiro’s second book, "Bullies, Tyrants & Impossible people: How To Beat Them Without Joining Them, was released by Crown Books (Random House) in June 2005 and made The Wall Street Journal’s Best Seller List in its first week of publication. [ [http://www.amazon.com/dp/1400050111 Amazon.com: Bullies, Tyrants, and Impossible People: How to Beat Them Without Joining Them: Books: Ronald M. Shapiro,Mark A. Jankowski,James Dale ] ] His current book, "Dare To Prepare: How To Win Before You Begin", was published by Crown Business in January 2008. and was an instant New York Times Best Seller.

hapiro Negotiation Institute

Ron Shapiro co-founded the Shaprio Negotiation Institute with Mark A. Jankowski, Esq. They have worked with some of America's leading businesses, including GenRe (a Berkshire-Hathaway Company), MBNA America,Gillette, and Black and Decker.

Family

Mr. Shapiro comes from what some are heralding as the “First Family of Sports Management.” His seven children include, Mark Shapiro, the General Manager and Vice President of the Cleveland Indians, and, Julie Mangini, who is married to Eric Mangini, Head Coach of the New York Jets [ [http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-sp.schmuck07may07,1,4611701.column?ctrack=1&cset=true Topic Galleries - baltimoresun.com ] ] .

References

External links

* [http://www.shapirosher.com/ Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler]