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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 LawHow To Grow a Thriving Multi-Practice Law Firm feat. Daniel Rosenberg
Daniel Rosenberg is a former prosecutor and defense attorney turned novelist who's turning real-life courtroom experience into gripping legal thrillers. In…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Advocate for Food Justice Through Law feat. Candace Spencer (November 2021)
Candace Spencer is a legal consultant, mediator, and food justice advocate based in Washington, D.C. With a unique blend of legal insight and a lifelong…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Find New Purpose After a Legal Career feat. A.X. Foster
A.X. Foster is a former prosecutor and defense attorney turned novelist who's turning real-life courtroom experience into gripping legal thrillers. In this…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Take the Leap from Big Law to Solo Practice feat. Gary Martoccio
Gary Martoccio is an employment lawyer and solo practitioner who left a large firm after 12 years to build his own plaintiffs-side practice. In this episode…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Turn a Law Degree into Freedom feat. Nick Troxel (February 2023)
Nick Troxel is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Troxel Fitch, LLC, a business-focused law firm in Denver. In this episode, he shares how he went from…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Balance Law, Life, and Leadership feat. Rhonda Coleman Wandel
Rhonda Coleman Wandel is a commercial attorney, podcast host, and founder of RCW Strategies LLC, a legal consulting firm serving visionary companies and legal…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow To Blend Legal Teaching With Theater and Parenting feat. Keith Shannon and Kara Shannon
Keith Shannon is a former lawyer, legal educator, and lifelong theater fan. Kara Shannon is his daughter and creative collaborator. In this episode, Kyla…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Build an Empire of Freedom With Your Law Degree feat. Aman Costigan (September 2023)
Aman Costigan was once a partner at a Canadian law firm, teaching yoga on the side and quietly craving more freedom and alignment in her life. In this powerful…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Combine Law and AI Without Losing Your Mind feat. Austin Brittenham
Austin Brittenham is a first-generation lawyer, legal tech founder, and the creator of 2nd Chair, an AI-powered tool designed to help solo and small firm…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Turn a Dream Job Into a Lifelong Mission feat. Dr. Rhonda Glover Reese
Dr. Rhonda Glover Reese is a certified career and leadership coach with 34 years of FBI experience under her belt. From counterintelligence to white collar…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Negotiate Like a Disruptive Lawyer feat. Bill Mitchell (June 2023)
Bill Mitchell is a veteran litigator, negotiation strategist, and the author of The Disruptive Lawyer's Little Black Book of Litigation Management. With three…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Navigate a Business Breakup Like a Pro feat. Margeaux Thomas
Margeaux Thomas is a litigator and founder of The Thomas Law Office, P.C., a firm that focuses on "business divorces" – complex breakups between business…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Grow a Law Firm Without Burning Out feat. Lem Garcia
Lem Garcia is a personal injury attorney and the founder of Lem Garcia Law in California. In this episode, Lem shares how he went from answering Craigslist job…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow To Escape the Lawyer Bubble feat. Sarah Cottrell (December 2023)
Sarah Cottrell, founder of the Former Lawyer Podcast, discusses the challenges and identity struggles that lawyers often face, the misconceptions surrounding…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Serve Your Community With Every Case feat. Vernon Thomas
Vernon Thomas is a military attorney, community servant, and judicial candidate for the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge. In this heartfelt…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Adapt Your Career for the AI Era feat. Steven Cunningham
Steven Cunningham is a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur and the founder of Simple Academy, a company that helps teams boost performance and productivity using AI…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Advocate for Global Health with Your Law Degree feat. Samora Legros
Samora Legros is an advisory manager, advocate, and board member of the Max & Thérèse Cadet Dental Fund, Inc. In this powerful episode, Samora and fellow board…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Pay Yourself and Still Grow Your Firm feat. Frances Joseph
Frances Joseph is a fractional CFO who helps law firm owners gain clarity, confidence, and control over their finances. With a deep understanding of both…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow To Reflect, Reinvent, and Keep Talking feat. Kyla Denanyoh
What do type A lawyers, podcast editing, sweet delusion, and four different recording cities have in common? Kyla Denanyoh. In this solo episode, Kyla…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow To Embrace Career Growth Without Burning Out feat. Anna Krolikowska
Anna Krolikowska is a divorce attorney, mediator, and past president of the Illinois State Bar Association. In this thoughtful and candid episode, Anna shares…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow To Build a Creative Career Brick by Brick feat. Nathan Sawaya (May 2022)
Nathan Sawaya is a world-renowned brick artist who left his career as a corporate lawyer to follow his childhood passion—creating art out of LEGO bricks. In…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow To Pivot With Purpose and Confidence feat. Danielle Lyn
Danielle Lyn is a practicing attorney, coach, speaker, and podcast host who is boldly redefining what career success looks like. In this honest and energizing…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Embrace Career Evolution and Follow Your Curiosity feat. Juliet Peters
Juliet Peters has never been afraid to reinvent herself. She started in journalism, moved into litigation, transitioned to in-house counsel, and now runs…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Turn Your Legal Expertise Into Multiple Revenue Streams feat. Susan Guthrie (April 2022)
Susan Guthrie spent decades as a successful family law attorney, but when life pushed her to relocate and reimagine her career, she embraced innovation instead…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Turn Your Experiences Into a Powerful Story feat. Mark C. Fava
Mark C. Fava has had a career unlike most lawyers. A former naval flight officer, aviation lawyer, and now a vice president at the world's largest aerospace…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed and Take Control of Your Legal Career feat. Dina Cataldo
Dina Cataldo knows what it's like to feel completely overwhelmed by the demands of being a lawyer. As a former criminal prosecutor, she worked long hours…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Build a Business That Aligns With Your Legal Skills feat. Rebecca Larson Secord (May 2022)
Rebecca Larson Secord didn't plan on becoming a real estate lawyer—it just happened. What started as a temporary gig while navigating a tough job market turned…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Unlock Your Full Potential as a Lawyer feat. Yeve Chitiga
Yeve Chitiga, a lawyer turned executive coach, is on a mission to help attorneys move past fear, doubt, and uncertainty to create careers that actually excite…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Bring Your Legal and Scientific Expertise to a New Industry feat. Raana Kashani Gregg
Raana Kashani Gregg, attorney-turned-beauty entrepreneur, shares her journey from running her own law practice to founding Lunaescent Clean Skin Labs, an…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Find Financial Freedom and Purpose Outside of Traditional Law feat. Tashira Halyard
Tashira Halyard, a former litigator turned solopreneur, content creator, and activist, joins Kyla to share how she built a career that aligns with her values…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Embrace Failure and Build Resilience in Law feat. Neena Speer (August 2022)
Neena Speer, a published author, founder of a nonprofit, and solo practitioner, joins Kyla to share how she built a purpose-driven career rooted in mentorship…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Overcome Loneliness and Thrive as a Lawyer feat. Olivia Ash
Olivia "Liv" Ash, a lawyer, artist, author, and health educator, discusses how she blends creativity and advocacy to address loneliness and foster connection…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law[REWIND] How to Build a Thriving Business Abroad feat. Christine Job
Christine Job, a business strategist and podcast host, shares her inspiring journey of moving to Spain and creating a fulfilling life abroad. In this episode…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Leverage Connections to Grow Your Legal Career feat. Rachel Clar
Rachel Clar, founder of Interconnected Us, helps women lawyers leverage connections and grow their influence in the legal field. In this episode, Rachel shares…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law[REWIND] How to Take Control of Your Legal Career and Mental Health feat. Kate Dwyer
Kate Dwyer, a public interest fellow and legal advocate, shares her bold decision to step off the traditional law school conveyor belt and prioritize her…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law[REWIND] How to Combine Comedy and Law to Create a Dream Career feat. Joel Oster
Joel Oster, a constitutional lawyer turned stand-up comedian, shares how he combined his passion for public speaking with his legal expertise to create a…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Leverage Networking to Grow Your Legal Career feat. Alex Mitchell
Alex Mitchell, owner of Cumberland Law Group, shares his journey from law school to building a thriving multi-state law firm specializing in tax defense…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Build Resilience as a Young Lawyer feat. Kenya Rothstein
Kenya Rothstein is an environmental attorney and podcast host who knows firsthand how resilience and rejection can shape a dream career. In this episode, Kenya…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Stay Consistent as a Content Creator feat. Kyla Denanyoh
Kyla Denanyoh is a podcaster, digital educator, and business owner passionate about helping others thrive in their entrepreneurial journeys. In this episode…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow To Secure Law School Scholarships and Succeed in Admissions feat. Jasmin Robinson
Jasmin Robinson is a trailblazing attorney and law school coach dedicated to increasing diversity in the legal profession. In this episode, she shares her…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law[REWIND] How To Transition from Military Service to Civilian Law Practice feat. Vernon Thomas
Vernon Thomas, a military attorney in the United States Army Reserves and a city prosecutor in New Orleans, shares his unique journey from aspiring English…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow To Continuously Learn as a Lawyer in a Changing Industry feat. Jon Groth
Jon Groth, a personal injury attorney and managing partner of Groth Law Firm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, shares his journey from law school to running a…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow To Build Your Legal Career as a First-Generation Lawyer feat. Brooke Salazar
Brooke Salazar joins us in this episode to share her inspiring journey as a first-generation lawyer and business owner. With a passion for diversity, equity…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow Coaching will Improve Your Law Practice feat. Daya Naef
Daya Naef is a seasoned attorney and the founder of The Success Partner, a coaching and consulting firm dedicated to helping law firms and solo practitioners…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawCreating Generational Access in Law, Tech, and Advocacy feat. Chibundu Nnake
Chibundu Nnake, a lead privacy campaign manager at Google, shares his journey from being a walk-on football player at Ohio State to navigating the…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law[REWIND] How To Build a Successful Podcast for Your Law Firm feat. Robert Ingalls
Robert Ingalls is a former attorney who turned his passion for storytelling into a successful media business as a podcast producer. In this episode, he…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law[REWIND] How To Transition from Law School to Legal Career Success feat. Josue Jimenez
In this episode, Josue Jimenez, a law school administrator and attorney, takes us through his career trajectory, from working as a legal assistant in Michigan…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow To Navigate Your Legal Career Without Losing Yourself feat. Meagan Smith
Meagan Smith joins us in this episode to share her unique journey as a lawyer navigating the complexities of the legal profession while embracing her identity…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawThe Power of Wealth and Advocacy feat. Whitney Knox Lee
Whitney Knox Lee is an anti-racism equity consultant and attorney who is passionate about addressing the racial wealth gap through her estate planning…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law[REWIND] How to Navigate the Entertainment Law Industry feat. Gordon Firemark
Gordon Firemark, a media producer and lawyer based in Los Angeles, shares his journey from television sports production to running an entertainment law…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow To Pursue Multiple Interests as a Lawyer feat. Karla Aghedo
Karla Aghedo owns a bookstore, homeschools her children, writes books and works as an attorney. Through her experience in law school and practice, Karla…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow To Start Your Own Law Firm and Travel the World feat. Taylor Tieman
Taylor Tieman shares her journey from transitioning from civil litigation to starting her own law firm focused on transactional law, entertainment, and…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Show Up Authentically in Corporate America feat. Ashley Menzies Babatunde
Ashley Menzies Babatunde shares her journey from white-collar investigations to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work within big law firms. In this…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law[REWIND] How to Implement a Subscription Model for Legal Services feat. Mathew Kerbis
Mathew Kerbis, the innovative subscription attorney, shared insights on his unique subscription-based legal services for freelancers and small business owners…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Build a Successful E-Commerce Law Practice feat. Steven Weigler
Steven Weigler shares his diverse career journey, from working in criminal law in Miami to founding his startup focused on education. He discusses the…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow to Balance Law School and Work feat. John Teakell
John Teakell shares his journey from being a prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office to transitioning into private practice as a federal criminal defense…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawThe Power of Branding and Strategy for Law Firm Growth feat. Eric Morgan
Eric Morgan, the CEO and marketing strategist at Roux Advertising, delves into the importance of branding and strategy in legal marketing. With a focus on…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law[REWIND] How to Excel as a Legal Analyst feat. Ruth Jeremiah
Ruth Jeremiah, a legal analyst and lawyer based in Dallas, Texas, shared her journey from document review to working in the tax department of a large…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawMarketing & Networking Advice for Lawyers feat. Bryan Aghakhani
Bryan Aghakhani, a partner at Borden Semmer specializing in personal injury trial cases, shares valuable insights on the importance of marketing and networking…
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow To Enhance Your Trial Preparation feat. Elizabeth Larrick
Elizabeth Larrick, a former litigator turned focus group consultant, shares her journey of transitioning from practicing law to helping trial lawyers with…