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Alternative Careers for Lawyers: What To Do When You Want To Quit Law
I can't even tell you how many times I Googled "alternative careers for lawyers" while I was working in Biglaw. It was . . . a lot. I hated being a lawyer. Since you're here, I'm guessing that's you as well. You realize that you want to leave legal practice. Or you...
Is quitting law without another job lined up a bad idea? with Andrea Yang (TFLP 050)
When you're super miserable in your job as a lawyer (been there!), you often find yourself wondering: can I just quit? Is quitting law without another job lined up a bad idea? Some jobs really just are that bad. It's not uncommon to find yourself in a place where...
So You Don’t Want to Be a Lawyer Anymore
So you've decided that you really don't want to be a lawyer anymore. For a while, you thought maybe it was just the particular case or deal that you were working on. It's the worst anyone has ever seen! Really, it's never like this! Things will definitely calm down...
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Alternative Careers for Lawyers: What To Do When You Want To Quit Law
I can't even tell you how many times I Googled "alternative careers for lawyers" while I was working in Biglaw. It was . . . a lot. I hated being a lawyer. Since you're here, I'm guessing that's you as well. You realize that you want to leave legal practice. Or you...
Are You A Burned Out Lawyer? (TFLP 073)
If you're a lawyer and you're feeling burned out, this episode is for you. I share about burnout, how it works, how it relates to our nervous system, and why it's so important for lawyers to understand the root causes of burnout. What lawyers often don't realize about...
This Feels Hard Because It Is Hard (TFLP 072)
I want to remind you in light of last week's attack on the Capitol—this feels hard because it is hard. Lawyers are so often expected to operate as though they are unaffected by the events going on around them. This is especially challenging when we are faced with...
A Cancelled Vacation (And Why Law Was Wrong For Me) (TFLP 071)
For the first podcast episode of 2021, I'm sharing about how a cancelled vacation was a turning point for me in my process of leaving the law. I'm also talking a bit about why the law was wrong for me. And, I'm sharing what other lawyers can learn from my story. I was...
Student Loan Debt Considerations for Lawyers with Student Loan Planner Consultant Lauryn Williams (TFLP 070)
One of the most common things that I hear from lawyers who are contemplating changing careers is that they are worried about how to manage their student loans. So today on the podcast, I'm sharing the audio of a workshop that Lauryn Williams, a consultant with Student...
Annette Choti: From Government Lawyer To Digital Marketer & SEO Expert (TFLP 069)
After 20 years of working as a lawyer at the Department of Labor, Annette Choti decided to take the leap into digital marketing and search engine optimization (SEO) for lawyers. Meet Former Lawyer Annette Choti Annette Choti is President of Law Quill, a Legal...
What Is The Former Lawyer Collaborative? (TFLP 068)
Wondering about the Former Lawyer Collaborative? In this episode, I talk about how the Collaborative works, past and upcoming workshops, and some of the amazing feedback I've received from members. What is the Former Lawyer Collaborative? In brief, the Collaborative...
Lawyers, Don’t Try To Figure Out An Alternative Career Without This (TFLP 067)
One of the most important things that lawyers need to do if they want to successfully figure out an alternative career is to develop self-compassion and to learn how to be kind to themselves. You may be skeptical, but in this podcast episode, I'm sharing why...
I Don’t Want To Be A Lawyer Anymore—What Can I Do? (TFLP 066)
"I don't want to be a lawyer anymore—what can I do?" This is the question that most unhappy lawyers find themselves asking when they realize that they want to leave the law. The two types of "What can I do?" In today's episode, I'm talking about some of the answers to...
Most Lawyers Would Not Admit This (TFLP 065)
I'm calling this week's episode, "Most Lawyers Would Not Admit This." Today, I'm talking about my experience with clinical anxiety, and why it's so often mistaken for "typical" lawyer stress. For most lawyers, it's hard to admit that we're struggling—even to...
Megan Smiley: From Law To Higher Ed To Interior Design (TFLP 064)
I'm so excited to share this episode with my friend Megan Smiley with you. Megan and I are kindred spirits. We just met earlier this year, but she started her podcast, The Lawyer's Escape Pod, the same week that I started The Former Lawyer Podcast. I love what she's...