The Former Lawyer Podcast
1) Nothing is Worth Sacrificing Yourself - A Reminder for All Lawyers
Today’s podcast episode is an important reminder every lawyer needs to hear. Sarah reminds listeners that nothing about your job is as important as you and your emotional, mental, and physical health....Show More
2) It’s Not Too Late to Leave the Law in 2025
2025 is more than halfway through, and if you told yourself this was the year you’d leave practice, this is your check-in. September is basically here, which means four months left in the year. That’s...Show More
3) Is the Grass Greener When You Leave the Law? (What Former Lawyers Say)
The question comes up constantly - in podcast interviews, on Collab group calls, and in emails from listeners. "What if the grass isn't greener on the other side?" It's tied to this idea that maybe be...Show More
4) The Partner Who Makes Everyone Quit Isn't Your Problem to Fix
There's a partner at your firm. Everyone knows about them. Multiple people have quit working for them. Multiple people have gone out on mental health leave. When people talk about this partner, they u...Show More
5) Know It’s the Right Time to Leave the Law with Two Questions
In today’s podcast, Sarah discusses how to know when it’s the right time to leave law. Many people listening are grappling with this question, and often, when they ask it, they are looking for an exte...Show More
6) Lawyers Hoping To Be Hit By A Bus Isn't Normal, but Not Uncommon Either with Kelcey Baker
You're exhausted from work and catch yourself thinking, "I wish I could get hit by a bus just a little bit so I could finally get a break." If that sounds familiar, you're not alone - and it's definit...Show More
7) From Biglaw Impostor Syndrome to Publishing Diverse Children's Books with Tiffany Obeng
You're successful on paper but can't shake the feeling you haven't really "made it" without a prestigious law firm on your resume. Tiffany Obeng lived with that impostor syndrome for over a decade bef...Show More
8) Escaping Lawyer Burnout for Legal Tech with Ben Chiriboga
You're a lawyer who's good at your job but something feels off. You're performing well, making good money, checking all the boxes that are supposed to matter. But there's a growing disconnect between ...Show More
9) Why Lawyers Stay Stuck After Taking Career Assessments
You've taken CliftonStrengths. You've done the MBTI. Maybe you've worked through a few other career assessments too. You have pages of results about your strengths, your work style, your preferences. ...Show More
10) Legal Recruiter Bryson Malcolm Calls Out Firms That Abandon Diversity
You've probably seen the headlines about major law firms pulling out of diversity programs and capitulating to executive orders. Sarah has been calling out these decisions and explaining why DEI isn't...Show More