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Practicing law doesn't have to suck. Crafting a meaningful career is possible. Leaving the law doesn't have to be scary. That's why this show exists. You don't have to navigate through this profession and world as a Millennial lawyer alone. Join host, Nicole Abboud, former practicing attorney, leadership speaker, and consultant each week as she brings you conversations with lawyers, legal innovators, and leaders in the profession to help you in your journey to building a meaningful life and fulfilling career.
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Now displaying: April, 2018
Apr 23, 2018

Inspired by the surging startup communities in Portland, New York, and around the world, Jason started a law practice to serve those communities, then joined another firm to help them start a New York office. He admires the problem-solving and creativity required to introduce a product or service to the world. He is a tech lover and is always looking for ways to make every day work more efficient.

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

-       How Jason started his practice and later joined a law firm and found their New York office,

-     How Jason automates a lot of his administrative tasks, and

-     A step by step guide to how he uses Zapier, among other tech tools.

Resources:

https://workfrom.co/magazine/story/8-essential-tools-nomadic-lawyer

www.zapier.com

www.Slack.com

www.Trello.com

Contact Information:

Jason@jasongershenson.com

https://twitter.com/jasongershenson

Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening!

I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. If there is any topic you’d like us to cover or guest you’d like us to have on the show, you can email me at: karima@genwhylawyer.com

Also, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

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Apr 16, 2018

This episode is fun and packed with great lessons.  From how to start and manage a successful mobile practice, to getting your affairs in order with estate planning tips, meet Catherine Hodder. 

Catherine is the co-author of Law Office on a Laptop: How to Set Up Your Own Successful Mobile Law Practice and manages www.GoSoloForSuccess.com. She focuses on helping attorneys in their solo law practice with tips, support and resources for their firm.

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

  • How Catherine and her partner set up their mobile practice and helped clients at their homes when needed,
  • How she cornered the mommy market and created a law practice that will answer the needs of that market,
  • Estate planning for the “sandwich generation”.

Resources:

http://www.gosoloforsuccess.com

 Contact Information:

https://www.instagram.com/gosolo4success/

https://twitter.com/gosolo4success

https://www.facebook.com/gosoloforsuccess/

https://www.pinterest.com/gosoloforsuccess/pins/

Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening!

I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. If there is any topic you’d like us to cover or guest you’d like us to have on the show, you can email me at: karima@genwhylawyer.com

Also, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

Once last thing: I would truly appreciate it if you could leave an honest review for The Gen Why Lawyer Podcast in Apple Podcasts. Positive ratings and reviews help boost the visibility of the show and help me in reaching more lawyers.

As always, if there is a topic you’d like us to cover or guest you would like to see on the show, you can write me at karima@genwhylawyer.com

 

Apr 9, 2018

The power of travel and vacations! I personally love travelling to new places and love exploring new countries and learning about new cultures.  Today’s guest became an expert on travelling on a budget and even wrote an Amazon bestseller on the topic.  Jen Ruiz is a solo travel blogger and lawyer who took 20 trips in 12 months while employed full-time. She has been featured by The Washington Post and ABC News for her budget travel secrets and is the author of "The Affordable Flight Guide," an Amazon bestseller across 4 categories." 

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

-  How Jen changed her career to fit her travelling,

-  How Jen journaled her travels, travel resources and wrote a book on the topic,

-  From travel blog to an amazon best-selling,

-  Writing, self-publishing and marketing a book,

-   Travel tips.  

Resources:

The Affordable Flight guide by Jen Ruiz: https://amzn.to/2Hm3mZj (affiliate link)

https://www.bargainbooksy.com

https://maketraffichappen.com

Melyssa Griffin’s Podcast

Contact Information:

http://jenonajetplane.com

https://www.instagram.com/jenonajetplane/

https://twitter.com/jenonajetplane

https://www.facebook.com/jenonajetplane 

Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening!

I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. If there is any topic you’d like us to cover or guest you’d like us to have on the show, you can email me at: karima@genwhylawyer.com

Also, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

Once last thing: I would truly appreciate it if you could leave an honest review for The Gen Why Lawyer Podcast in Apple Podcasts. Positive ratings and reviews help boost the visibility of the show and help me in reaching more lawyers.

Apr 2, 2018

Libby Jamison is an attorney with the Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, D.C.; previously, she managed her own firm focused on business and family law and served as Of Counsel to a firm in Claremont, CA.  She also currently serves as the president of the Military Spouse JD Network, a bar association serving over 1,200 military spouse attorneys and law students. Libby volunteers with the Junior League of Washington and Hire Heroes USA. In 2015, she was named as the AFI Military Spouse of the Year for Naval Station Newport and recognized with the Mary Reding Smith Excellence in Leadership Award. Libby is admitted to practice in California, Washington State, and before the Supreme Court of the United States.

The Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) supports military spouses in the legal profession by advocating for licensing accommodations for military spouse attorneys; educating the public about the challenges faced by career-minded military spouses and their families; encouraging the hiring of military spouses; and providing a network connecting military spouse attorneys with each other and their supporters. 

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

-     Who Libby Jamison is and how she got involved with the MSJDN,

-    What the MSDJN does,

-    Challenges faced by military spouses in the legal profession,

-    And how you can help support military spouses in the legal profession,

Resources:

https://www.msjdn.org

https://www.msjdn.org/about/jmf/justiceformilfamilies/

https://www.taps.org

https://www.army.mil/goldstar/ 

Contact Information:

https://twitter.com/milspousejd

https://www.facebook.com/MilitarySpouseJDNetwork

https://www.pinterest.com/msjdn/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/military-spouse-jd-network/

https://www.instagram.com/msjdn/

Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening!

I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. If there is any topic you’d like us to cover or guest you’d like us to have on the show, you can email me at: karima@genwhylawyer.com

Also, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

Once last thing: I would truly appreciate it if you could leave an honest review for The Gen Why Lawyer Podcast in Apple Podcasts. Positive ratings and reviews help boost the visibility of the show and help me in reaching more lawyers.

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