What happens when a seasoned lawyer, after three decades in the courts, sits down for an imaginary conversation with Howard Roark – the fiercely independent architect from Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead?

This book is born from that unusual question.

In his youth, the author was captivated by Roark’s uncompromising individuality. But life in the courtroom, years of practice as a courtroom lawyer, and encounters with people from every walk of life slowly revealed another dimension: the need for balance. Balance between ego and humility, ambition and inner peace, professional success and a meaningful life.

Conversations with Roark unfolds as a dialogue – sometimes probing, sometimes reflective, always sincere. “The Lawyer” engages with Roark not to defeat him, but to explore what his philosophy might look like when tested against the realities of the world.

This is not just a book about law, or about literature. It is about values, choices, the search for meaning, and the eternal dialogue between ideals and lived experience.

If you have ever admired Roark, or wrestled with the tension between professional drive and inner calm, this book will speak to you. It will invite you to pause, reflect, and perhaps see your own journey in a new light.