Quitting law. It’s the ultimate goal for a lot of unhappy lawyers. If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’re thinking about it, as well. One of the most frustrating things about leaving law is that knowing you want out is the easy part. Figuring out what actually comes next—that’s a lot harder. Where do you start? Quitting Law: Making A…
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, and you’re trying to figure out the best alternative careers…
In this episode, I want to share one simple message with unhappy lawyers who are thinking about leaving the law: don’t wait until you feel ready. I’m reflecting on the one-year anniversary of The Former Lawyer Podcast, and all that I’ve learned over this last year. It’s honestly hard to believe that it’s been a whole year since our first…
Do you want to quit your job as a lawyer? Are you worried that it’s not okay for you to quit your job as a lawyer? Do you worry that quitting your job or leaving the law entirely means that you’re a quitter? Most lawyers think that quitting things is bad and wrong. On episode 046, I shared why it’s…
In this exciting episode, Sarah talks to Nicole Abboud, a former lawyer with an interesting journey. Before leaving the law behind, Nicole practiced family law and fashion law. Afterwards, she founded a media company that connected lawyers and law firms to their target audience through digital and content marketing. As a former podcaster, Nicole used to host the Gen Y…
