Is practicing law all dusting off established precedents and applying old case law? No way. Guest Jessica Gonzalez shares how she broke free, followed her passions, and found herself a pioneer in the wildly evolving arena of cannabis law.
Gonzalez started in the usual practice of law for a firm after graduating. Contracts, paperwork, and a less-than-satisfyi ... Show More
Oct 21
What 250 Years of the Rule of Law Asks of Today's Lawyers – 2026 ALPS Bar Leaders Retreat | On the Road with Legal Talk Network
As Virginia marks 250 years since its lawyers helped shape American democracy, Susan Bradford Tarley, President of the Virginia State Bar, is framing her term around what that legacy still demands of the profession today. A real estate and business law partner at Tarley Robinson ... Show More
34m 12s
Jul 2024
462: Navigating the Evolution of the Legal Industry (w/Candice Cook Simmons)
<p>Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to have lawyer, strategist, and entrepreneur Candice Cook Simmons with us to talk about the evolving legal industry and how to position yourself for success in an increasingly dynamic environment.</p> <p><str ... Show More
47m 10s
Oct 2025
Breaking the Law - S9 EP 06
In this episode, Claire Rason sits down with Helen Burness, a trailblazer in legal marketing, founder of Saltmarsh Marketing, and co-founder of Helen Squared. Helen shares her remarkable journey from tech PR to big law, through Chambers, and into the realm of legal consultancy. W ... Show More
40m 4s
Oct 2025
From Immigrant to Advocate: The Fearless Journey of Cecilia Ju #358
In this episode of The Free Lawyer podcast, host Gary interviews Cecilia Ju, a Washington-based family law attorney. Cecilia shares her journey from immigrating to the U.S. to founding her own successful law firm, highlighting challenges faced by Asian immigrant families and clie ... Show More
41m 12s
Aug 2022
Protégé: What life after law looks like
<p><span class="im">From the age of 12, Megan Patten knew she wanted to become a lawyer. However, less than two years after being admitted, she left legal practice. The realisation that she no longer wanted to be a lawyer, she says, was "like a bus hitting me". <span style= "font ... Show More
23m 32s