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You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law
You Are A Lawyer is a career podcast for lawyers, law students, and law school graduates exploring alternative legal careers, career changes, entrepreneurship, side hustles, and all the unexpected ways to use a law degree. Hosted by Kyla Denanyoh, You Are A Lawyer features candid conversations with attorneys and law school graduates who have taken risks, changed careers, started businesses, survived the bar exam, pursued creative interests, and built lives that don't fit the traditional lawyer…
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You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawRedefining Success and Prioritizing Yourself feat. Suzi Hixon (December 2022)
Suzi Hixon is an intellectual property attorney, podcaster, and founder of Legally Blissed, a community helping women lawyers become better advocates for…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawWhy Lawyers Should Think Differently About Mediation feat. Felicia Harris Hoss
Felicia Harris Hoss is an attorney, mediator, and arbitrator who transitioned from litigation to helping parties resolve disputes more efficiently. In this…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawLawyers! Stop. Playing. Small. feat. Wani Iris Manly, Esq.
Wani Iris Manly, Esq. is an IP attorney, entrepreneur, author, and speaker who has spent nearly two decades creating a legal career that looks like her. In…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawBuilding a Law Firm on Your Own Terms feat. William Marranca DiGiorgio
William Marranca DiGiorgio is an Atlanta-based personal injury attorney who turned his experience in insurance defense into an opportunity to build his own law…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawBuilding a More Intentional Legal Practice feat. Dana Shaker (December 2022)
Dana Shaker is a trademark lawyer, policy consultant, business owner, and yoga and wellness teacher helping lawyers, law students, and law graduates build more…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawFrom Exonerated to Attorney and Advocate feat. Jeffrey Deskovic
Jeffrey Deskovic was wrongfully convicted as a teenager and spent 16 years in prison before DNA evidence led to his exoneration. Today, he is an attorney…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawTrusting Yourself to Make the Career Pivot feat. Misty Leon
Misty Leon returns to You Are a Lawyer after leaving her corporate in-house role to launch Practical Counsel Advisors, a consulting firm helping small and…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawFrom the Arts to International Law feat. Elektra Yao
Elektra Yao is an international attorney, law firm founder, and lifelong creative who built a legal career serving artists and creators. In this episode…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawBuilding a Legal Career Around Helping People feat. Kayla Williams-Campbell
Kayla Williams-Campbell is Deputy Director of Community Legal Services of Prince George’s County, where she oversees attorneys, manages grants, and supports…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawLaw Firm Owner to Marketing Agency Founder feat. Kristen Porter
Kristen Porter built a successful niche law firm in Australia, sold 75% of the business, and returned to her first love: marketing. In this episode, Kristen…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawBuilding a Law Practice Without Borders feat. Nikita Lamar
Nikita Lamar is a Texas attorney, entrepreneur, mediator, and author who built a virtual law firm while living in Mexico. In this episode, she shares how…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawWhy Lawyers Need to Stand Out feat. Lee Rudin
Lee Rudin is a New Orleans personal injury attorney and founder of Get Rude, a law firm built around bold branding, authentic marketing, and exceptional client…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawFrom Lawyer to Legal Innovator feat. Sam Mollaei (August 2022)
Sam Mollaei is a California attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of Legal Funnel. After realizing traditional legal practice wasn't the life he wanted, Sam…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawWhy Bigger Isn't Always Better feat. Ruma Mazumdar
Ruma Mazumdar is a New Jersey real estate and estate planning attorney who built a successful virtual law firm after leaving Big Law. In this episode, she…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawWhat Law School Doesn't Prepare You For feat. Jay Coleman
Jay Coleman is a criminal defense attorney, probate attorney, Social Security attorney, and law firm owner based in Arkansas. Returning to You Are a Lawyer six…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHelping Small Businesses Win Big Contracts feat. Amber Johnson
Amber Johnson is an attorney whose legal career has evolved from civil rights and compliance work into helping small businesses compete for multimillion-dollar…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawThe Mentor Every Future Lawyer Needs feat. Anjie Vichayanonda (December 2021)
Anjie Vichayanonda is the founder and CEO of Leg Up Legal, a mentorship platform that connects aspiring law students with attorneys before they apply to law…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawWhat Law School Never Taught You About Success feat. Robert Hartmann
Bob Hartmann is a criminal defense attorney, author, and rainmaker who has spent nearly four decades building a successful law practice. In this episode, he…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawBuilding a Life Before Building a Legal Career feat. Daniel J. Hennessy
Daniel J. Hennessy took an unconventional path to law school. After years working in ministry, education, nonprofit leadership, and even serving in Rome with…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawWhy Relationships Matter in Law feat. Santiago Cueto
Santiago Cueto is an international business attorney, law firm owner, and author based in Miami, Florida. In this episode, Santiago shares how an interest in…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawCriminal Justice Through a Creative Lens feat. Katherin Hervey (October 2021)
Katherin Hervey is an award-winning filmmaker, artist, former public defender, and co-founder of On the Border Films. In this episode, Katherin shares how her…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawBuilding a Law Career on Purpose feat. Jennifer Gardner
Jennifer Gardner is a trial attorney, administrative judge, speaker, and law firm owner based in Los Angeles. In this episode, Jennifer shares how she built a…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawBuilding a Career That Fits Your Life feat. Wendy S. Meadows
Wendy S. Meadows is a family law attorney, mediator, coach, adjunct professor, and author of Sparkle & Grit. In this episode, Wendy shares how burnout pushed…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawLawyers Deserve Freedom Too feat. Kristyan Gilmore
Kristyan Gilmore is an attorney, professor, consultant, and founder of To Be Free, a business advisory company focused on helping entrepreneurs align their…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawWhen Your Legal Career Doesn't Go as Planned feat. Patrick Jester
Patrick Jester is a metrology consultant, law school graduate, and JD Advantage professional who built a meaningful career outside traditional legal practice…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawThe Power of Travel for Lawyers feat. Elaine Lee
Elaine Lee is a lawyer, travel journalist, and author of Go Girl: The Black Woman's Book of Travel and Adventure. In this episode, Elaine shares how she built…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawWhy Lawyers Need to Be Accountable feat. Anne Marie Engel
Anne Marie Engel is a lawyer, fractional general counsel, and self-described accountability architect. In this episode, Anne Marie shares how her 30-year legal…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawWhat It Takes to Run a Law Firm feat. Sean Olson
Sean Olson is a trial lawyer and founder of Olson Law Firm in Colorado. In this episode, Sean shares how he transitioned from journalism into law, built a…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawThe Mindset You Need to Pass the Bar feat. Caroline Vickers (December 2021)
Caroline Vickers is an attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of Bar Prep Champs, where she coaches first time and repeat bar takers to pass the exam with…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawLeaving Law From a Place of Happiness feat. Aman Costigan
Aman Costigan is a former law firm partner, life strategist, yoga teacher, podcaster, and financial independence advocate. In this episode, Aman shares why she…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawFinding the Creative Side of Law feat. Victoria Inoyo
Victoria Inoyo is the Director of Advising at Juris Education, an edtech platform advising students toward careers in law, and a lawyer working in business…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law6 Lessons in 6 Years of Podcasting with Kyla Denanyoh
Kyla Denanyoh shares six key aspects of being a podcast host, emphasizing the power and control that comes with managing a show, the importance of streamlining…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawFear, Confidence, and Jury Trials feat. Kyle Sherman (November 2020)
Kyle Sherman is a trial specialist, civil plaintiff's attorney, and founder of Trial Structure. In this episode, Kyle shares why law school was the hardest…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow valuable is a law degree? feat Kyla Denanyoh
In this episode, Kyla Denanyoh shares her journey from law firm volunteer to law school graduate and beyond. Kyla is interviewed by a fellow Southern…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawMaking Legal Services Easier to Access feat. Lawrence Blackmon
Lawrence Blackmon is a trial attorney, Mississippi House Representative, and the CEO of Legal Ease, a consumer facing legal tech company using artificial…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawSuing the Government for Student Loan Relief feat. Francesca Chang
Francesca Chang is a lawyer, former travel blogger, and entrepreneur who sued the U.S. Department of Education to discharge nearly $260,000 in student loan…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawFinding Your Niche in Legal Operations with SeNita McRae (October 2022)
SeNita McRae is a legal operations professional with a background in broadcast journalism, public administration, and law. In this episode, SeNita shares how…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawBuilding a Values Aligned Legal Career with John Lopez
John Lopez is the Legal Director of the Youth Sentencing and Reentry Project, where he supports children charged as adults across Pennsylvania. In this…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawWhen Being a Lawyer No Longer Fits with Casey Berman
Casey Berman is the founder of Leave Law Behind and a former in-house lawyer who helps attorneys transition into careers that better align with their skills…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawWhat Justice Looks Like When You Start With People feat. Bianca Van Heydoorn
Bianca Van Heydoorn is the Executive Director of the Youth Sentencing and Reentry Project in Philadelphia. In this episode, Bianca shares how criminal…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawA Law Degree That Travels With You with Michelle Words (October 2021)
Michelle Words is a business law professor and licensed attorney who has spent the last seven years living and teaching abroad in the Middle East. In this…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawSoft Skills Every Lawyer Needs with David Sclar
David Sclar is a technology lawyer and the author of Workplace Strategies for Technology Lawyers. In this episode, David explains why soft skills are essential…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawWhen Advocacy Becomes the Career with Mary Ellen O'Connor
Mary Ellen O'Connor is a New York law firm owner who practices workers' compensation and Social Security disability law. In this episode, Mary Ellen shares how…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawChoosing a Different Kind of Legal Career with Akshay Verma
Akshay Verma is the Chief Operating Officer at SpotDraft and a former environmental lawyer whose career spans law firms, legal operations, and executive…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHealing Lawyer Burnout Through Boundaries and Self-Advocacy with Lora Cheadle
Lora Cheadle is a former insurance defense attorney who traded burnout for a career built on wellness, boundaries, and helping high achievers navigate betrayal…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawThink Like a Client: Lessons from 40 Years in Law with Laurie Pascoe (March 2023)
Laurie Pascoe practiced law in Ottawa, Ontario for more than forty years while writing over fifty articles, teaching continuing legal education, and serving…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawWhy the Hourly Billing Model Is Broken with Stephen Candelmo
Stephen Candelmo is a corporate lawyer turned tech founder who has spent nearly thirty years advising emerging companies and building his own ventures. In this…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawWhat's Harder: Law School or a PhD? feat. Daria Levine
Daria Levina is a lawyer, academic, and business owner whose path spans Russia, the United States, Italy, and now Berlin. With two law degrees, a PhD in law…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow Solo Practice Gives Lawyers More Freedom
Edward Cohn is a criminal defense attorney who has spent 23 years running his own solo practice across three states. In this episode, he shares why opening his…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawReinventing Your Legal Career After 40 (August 2023)
Anne Hamer is a top-rated family lawyer based in Nashville, Tennessee, whose path to success was anything but traditional. After years in corporate and…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawMarketing Lessons for Lawyers: Authenticity Is Your Strategy
Chelsea Jones is the founder of Chelsea Anne Media, a social media marketing agency that helps lawyers build personal brands that feel genuine, not forced. In…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawTax Attorney Shares When You Really Need Help
Stephen Weisberg is a Detroit-based tax attorney who helps individuals and business owners resolve IRS controversies and tax-debt issues. In this episode, he…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawWhy Authenticity Matters for Lawyers
Sergio Gregorio is a lawyer, podcast host, and creative who's redefining what it means to have a legal career. In this conversation, he shares how growing up…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawBuilding Confidence and Clarity as a Lawyer (August 2023)
Laura Terrell is an executive coach, general counsel, and former special assistant to the president who has built a career across government, private practice…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawRedefining Success and Alignment in Law
Arivee Vargas is a first-generation Latina lawyer who went from Big Law litigation to in-house corporate leadership, all before pivoting to become an author…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawSolo Firm Autonomy: Escaping the Partnership Trap
Yladrea Drummond went from being "team no care about the law" to becoming a highly successful trial attorney and solo firm owner in Maryland and DC. She openly…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow Hiring a Case Manager Will Transform Your Law Practice
Rob Levine is the founder of a multi-state law firm and an advocate for operational efficiency in legal practices. In this episode, he breaks down the vital…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawSave Your Relationships with Mediation or Divorce Like a Pro (February 2023)
Debra Whitson is a New York-based attorney, former prosecutor, family law mediator, and author of Divorce Like a Pro. In this conversation, she shares how…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawReinventing Your Legal Career Through Coaching
Elise Holtzman left Big Law to raise her children, without a clear roadmap for what came next. Now she's a leadership coach and founder of The Lawyer's Edge…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawBuilding a Legal Tech Startup from Law School
Lamia Rahman is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of SEEKR, a tech startup creating wearable AI devices for the blind. In this…