Professor Oranburg tackles one of the biggest barriers to financial fluency: dense, intimidating terminology. Building on Episode 1’s case for legal numeracy, this installment uses a mix of plain-language definitions and pop culture analogies—most memorably, a Star Wars “lightsaber” metaphor—to help listeners slice through the complexity of financial jargon. The episode introduces terms like EBITDA, accruals, leverage, and liquidity in their legal context, connecting each to how lawyers encounter them in due diligence, contracts, litigation, and regulatory work. As the season progresses, these concepts will serve as the foundation for deeper dives into the three primary financial statements, empowering lawyers to speak confidently with clients, counterparties, and financial experts.

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