The Former Lawyer Podcast
The Former Lawyer Podcast
Latest Episodes
Translating Legal Skills for a Non-Legal Job Doesn't Start With Your Resume
When lawyers start thinking about doing something else, the first thing they reach for is almost always the resume. It feels like real progress. It produces something tangible. And for lawyers who are used to having clear work product, that mat...
Leaving Biglaw to Become a Sex and Relationship Coach with Amy Terwilleger
On paper, Amy Terwilleger’s life as a lawyer looked great. Partner at a regional firm in Florida. Deputy general counsel. Thirteen years of business litigation. Married with two kids. And the whole time, a constant restless feeling she could no...
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Trying to Justify Leaving Law Is What’s Keeping You There
If you're thinking about leaving the law, there's a good chance you've asked yourself some version of this question. Am I justified in doing this? You already know the environment isn't good for you. You already know something needs to change. ...
Tolerating Your Lawyer Job While You're Preparing to Leave
There are two very different situations a lawyer can be in when they start thinking about leaving. One is a job that is actively damaging their mental, physical, and emotional health. The other is a job that is just not the long-term answer. Wh...
How to Break Into Legal Tech and AI as a Lawyer with Ben Chiriboga
Legal tech comes up constantly when lawyers are thinking about leaving practice. It's legal adjacent, the field is growing, and there seem to be a lot of jobs. But when lawyers actually try to make a move, they usually don't know where to start...
