vˈæn bjˈʊɹɹən lˈeɪɾɚ pɹˈæktɪst lˈɔː ɪn nˈuː jˈɔːɹk sˈɪɾi, wˌɛɹ hiː dɪvˈɛləpt ɐ ɹˌɛpjuːtˈeɪʃən æz ɐn ɪfˈɛktɪv tɹˈaɪəl ɐtˈɜːni, wɪð hɪz mˈɛmɚɹi fɔːɹ diːtˈeɪlz ænd ˌɔːɹətˈɔːɹɪkəl skˈɪlz mˌeɪkɪŋ hˌɪm ɐ fɔːɹmˈɪdəbəl kˈoːɹtɹuːm ˈædvəkˌeɪt.
Van Buren later practiced law in New York City, where he developed a reputation as an effective trial attorney, with his memory for details and oratorical skills making him a formidable courtroom advocate.