You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law
Are you an ambitious lawyer who feels limited in life? A law student who daydreams about impacting the world? Did you struggle with the bar exam? Are you bored working as a lawyer?
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From the Arts to International Law feat. Elektra Yao (opens the original)
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Elektra Yao is an international attorney, law firm founder, and lifelong creative who built a legal career serving artists and creators. In this episode, Elektra shares how studying and working internationally shaped her approach to law, why she considers law her creative medium, and why young attorneys should network, experiment, and fail faster. Lawyer Side Hustles Elektra encourages young lawyers to think of career development almost like having two jobs. The first is becoming excellent at th
Building a Legal Career Around Helping People feat. Kayla Williams-Campbell (opens the original)
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Kayla Williams-Campbell is Deputy Director of Community Legal Services of Prince George’s County, where she oversees attorneys, manages grants, and supports eviction prevention programs. In this episode, Kayla shares how networking opened doors throughout her career, why public service became her passion, and how young lawyers can build careers around work they genuinely care about. Lawyer Side Hustles Kayla’s career story expands the idea of what lawyers can build beyond traditional client repr
Law Firm Owner to Marketing Agency Founder feat. Kristen Porter (opens the original)
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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 shares how entrepreneurship helped her rediscover her creativity, why lawyers should market according to their personalities, and why choosing one career path doesn't mean you're stuck with it forever. Lawyer Side Hustles Entrepreneurship has been a recurring theme throughout Kristen's career. Her law firm wasn't built like a traditional pra
Building a Law Practice Without Borders feat. Nikita Lamar (opens the original)
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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 taking an unconventional path to law school shaped her career, why estate planning became deeply personal, and how lawyers can create careers that fit their lives instead of fitting into outdated expectations. Lawyer Side Hustles Nikita's entrepreneurial mindset extends far beyond her law practice. Inspired by gaps she observed in the legal pro
Why Lawyers Need to Stand Out feat. Lee Rudin (opens the original)
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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 service. In this episode, Lee shares why he left defense work to represent injured people, how building a recognizable brand has transformed his practice, and why lawyers shouldn't be afraid to show their personality. Lawyer Side Hustles Building Get Rude wasn't simply about opening a law firm. It was about creating a business that refle
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