Do you hate working as a lawyer?

Do you hate working as a lawyer? Are you an unhappy lawyer who wants to leave the law, but isn’t sure what to do next? Do your family and friends think you’re crazy for wanting to leave the law, or are you too afraid to tell them you don’t want to be a lawyer? The Former Lawyer Podcast is for you! Each week, host Sarah Cottrell interviews a different former lawyer who has left the law behind. Hear inspiring stories about how these former lawyers are thriving and found their way to careers and lives they love.

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18 Jan

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 burnout There are some common misperceptions amongst lawyers about how burnout works….

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14 Dec

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 Loan Planner, presented to the Collaborative last month all about student loan debt…

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7 Dec

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 Marketing Agency focusing on small and solo law firms. Law Quill is the only Legal Marketing…

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30 Nov

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 is a confidential support community for lawyers who are trying to figure out whether they want to leave the law…

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