#110 From Stage Rejection to Lawyer Development

Lawyers Who Learn · Mar 16, 2026 · 17m

Tony Gerdes taught his students something unforgettable: "I can't steer a parked car." The metaphor captures his entire philosophy about professional development. You need to give him something to work with, show a willingness to try, and then he can help steer you toward growth. As Director of Professional Development at Groom Law Group, Tony brings this mindset to approximately 100 attorneys in Washington, DC, combining his theater background with a unique career journey through accounting and legal software training.

In this episode of Lawyers Who Learn, host David Schnurman explores how…