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Here’s some of the top things I’ve learnt during my career to date: 1️⃣ A mistake is only as big you make it 99% are entirely rectifiable if you deal with them promptly. Sitting on it/ dwelling on it is the worst thing you can do. Everyone makes mistakes but it’s how we deal with them that’s important! 2️⃣ Team work makes the dream work Need I say anymore? Each and even person in a team plays a vital role in its successful running, and deserves credit. 3️⃣ Emotions do have a place in law For me, being an emotional lawyer is my superpower. I’m able to emphathise with my clients and I’m emotionally intelligent which is so important in any area of law. Shout out to my fellow emotional lawyers! 4️⃣ Attention to detail is crucial Sounds like an obvious one but simply reading through your work (or asking someone else to) enables you to spot typos/grammatical errors. We all make these but spotting them is key and can avoid bigger issues down the line. I’m thinking incorrect figures in contracts/offers etc! 5️⃣ The ability to help people is a great privilege I represent clients who have often suffered life changing injuries and are at the most vulnerable times of their lives. It’s incredibly rewarding to help them and feel as though I’ve made a difference in their lives. What are your career takeaways? #lawyer #careerinlaw

Just over 2 years ago: - I left legal practice. - I left a partnership. - I left my team. - I left something I had spent 12 years building. My posts about the ease of the legal path made me think of my own path - and the pivot I'm navigating through. My legal career began as many do. Fueled by a mix of ambition and a genuine desire to make a difference. Despite having an unorthodox legal path; the path was clear, more or less fixed, and predictable. Yet, over time, I began to feel a disconnect, not with the law, but from myself. The turning point came unexpectedly. There wasn't any one thing that caused it to happen: it was more of a crescendo. I found myself more energized by the conversations that were happening with people, about their human stuff, than about the problems we were solving legally. Embarking on this new journey hasn't been without its challenges. I'm still in the process of sorting out exactly how this path will look - in that sense, it's way harder than law. But, helping others get clearer on their calling, ultimately helps me find mine. And that is fun. The road is less defined, and yes, at times, I miss the clarity of my old legal career. But, maybe, that difficulty is what makes it worthwhile. What difficulty do you think would open up possibility for you? #LifeafterLaw #CareerChange #Purpose #ProfessionalDevelopment

“I’ve worked hard to succeed, yet I’m exhausted and wondering, Is this it?” Here's what most lawyers miss: That nagging emptiness isn't telling you to try harder at law. It's actually pointing you toward what you really want to do. I experienced that emptiness. I wasn’t practicing law at the time. I had changed careers from law to coaching, but it was so painful that I walked away from my business. My thought was, “How could I coach when I felt this way?” I kept searching for answers and eventually realized that the emptiness was the place to look. Merely changing careers won’t fill the hole either. You take the emptiness with you. I help lawyers uncover what they really want and build a clear path to it – to move from a career to your life’s work. Because you can create a life that reflects who you are, not just what’s expected of you. The first step? Getting curious about that dissatisfaction. It’s telling you something. Are you ready to listen – and serious about pursuing your life’s work? DM me and we’ll see if it’s right for you. Every minute counts. #lifeafterlaw #lifeswork #lawyeronthemove #

🔍 Ever been at that career crossroads where every path seems equally daunting and exhilarating? Yeah, that's where I'm at. Judiciary or litigation? The choice feels monumental, but amidst the uncertainty, I'm learning to lean on the wisdom of mentors and the support of loved ones. 💡 Every day throws its curveballs, but I'm starting to see the beauty in the chaos. From mundane tasks to exhilarating courtroom visits, each moment adds a brushstroke to the canvas of my professional journey. 💪 Doubts creep in, sure, but I refuse to let them dim my drive. Instead, I embrace the challenges, knowing they're sculpting me into the lawyer I aspire to be. I strongly believe :Our decisions shape our destiny, But sometimes things unfold in ways beyond our control. In such moments, all we can do is go with the flow, work hard, and enjoy the journey. Embracing every challenge as an integral part of the destination. #lawstudents #legalintern #life #journey #litigation #lawyerslife #TrialCourt #experience #PofessionalJourney

Navigating the Lateral Landscape: Insights and Strategic Opportunities The legal landscape of 2021 and 2022 has been a fertile ground for lateral moves, spotlighting the intricate balance between opportunity, integration, and success. For those in the midst of navigating their career paths, these years underscore the importance of strategic alignment with your professional goals and the evolving market demands. It prompts an essential reflection: Is your current role leveraging your strengths to the fullest? Does it position you for the growth you aspire to? In a market that rewards both bold decisions and strategic foresight, understanding your value and potential paths forward is crucial. If you're contemplating your next career move or seeking to maximize the impact of your recent transition, let's explore how a strategic approach can amplify your trajectory in the legal field. DM me at [email protected] and let's talk. #LegalCareers #StrategicMoves #ProfessionalDevelopment

Wrong is wrong! – A beautiful slice of motivation from The Success Club as I was looking through my Instagram feed today. These motivational words of the day are a message towards being respectful to your thoughts and values. So often, we are easily swayed by our peer group. Whether it is about picking the right career path or stream of study. Sometimes, this extends to personal relationships too. We give too much importance to the opinions and thoughts of others instead of ourselves. It is a funny thing! Everyone has an opinion about your life and they all will try to impose that on you. How do you react in such a situation? What is the meaning of wrong is wrong – even if everyone is doing it? Put your thinking hat on! The most important question I’d like to ask is – Does a majority of people believing in something make it right? I’d only like to talk about the personal, emotional space in this instance. Who aside from you has the power or influence to change your mind? #Law, #Legal, #Lawsuit, #Lawyer, #Justice, #Attorney, #HarvardLaw, #SupremeCourt, #Lawyerlife, #Justice4All, and #LawFirm

The young lawyer journey is a rocky one. You will mentally be tested over and over again. If you thought it would end after law school, it doesn't. I have said it before, resilience is key. New post with some of my personal journey getting through another tough period this year. How to push through a legal career change and deal with feelings of being stuck, unworthiness and more, and turning it into finding opportunity and inspiration. Check out my post, "Rocky Road: A Young Lawyer’s Resilience Journey and Pursuit of Career Transformation" https://lnkd.in/gmAXbTM4 and more in the Personal and Career Journey sections on ginnylawblogs.com #lawyerblog #younglawyer #ftlc #legalcareerjourney #lawyermentalhealth

It’s been a year or so since starting a law firm. Some reflections: 1. All of this is impossible without my wife Carly Yaffe. 2. Its the hardest I’ve ever worked and the most I’ve ever enjoyed law practice. Nothing comes easy but nothing feels better than being in control of my own destiny. 3. I love my clients and the freedom to choose who to work with. 4. Time has never been more precious and saying "no" has never been more important. 5. I’m endlessly grateful to my colleagues who generously give their time to bounce ideas, talk strategy, and make solo practice less lonely.  6. Do what makes you happy and ignore the noise. There’s no perfect formula for a career. All the matters is whether YOU find it rewarding and worth waking up for in the morning. 

⚖️ How often do you take the time to think about the LAWYER you REALLY want to become? How much energy do you put toward pursuing that ideal in your life? Have you given up on pursuing a legal career that you find truly fulfilling? For many lawyers, we worked like crazy to get through law school and obtain that first legal job. But then many of us stayed in the field of practice where we found our first law job simply because it was convenient, comfortable, and the simplest choice. We later found ourselves wanting more. Staying in a legal job that no longer fulfills you isn't intrinsically bad, but it can become a negative factor in life when it causes a lawyer to do their job poorly from lack of passion and purpose. The truth is, life is always changing, so to create the life and law practice of our dreams, we must change as well. Change is good when seen in the right perspective! Taking the time to think about WHO you really want to be at this point in your life and career is as important, if not more, than it was when you decided to pursue a legal career because now the stakes are higher and the payoff is even greater. Taking the first step toward making that critical positive change in your life is as simple as making the decision to give yourself more. Message me if you're feeling stuck and want some fresh perspective. #freelawyer #motivatedlawyer #thrivelegal #lawyerlife #lawyermotivation

To all biglaw associates, you do not have to tolerate toxic work environments. 🙅🏻♀️ I came across advice to a junior associate that they should disassociate in conversations with a senior associate that is in one simple word, a bully. 🤯 Despite this being mind-blowing advice because of how ridiculous it is, there are no excuses for this behavior and it is 100% the exception, not the rule. It is a privilege to be in biglaw but this does not mean that you should have to deal with micromanaging, disrespectful attorneys. Far too often attorneys, particularly juniors, put up with it because they think they have to. Even worse, they allow it to impact their perception of how good of an attorney they are. So if you are in this situation, what should you do? 💡 ✨ Try to silently pivot who you work with to avoid that person. ✨ If this isn’t possible, reach out to mentors you trust to ask how to get out of the situation ✨ If you’ve done everything you can, it’s time to consider a change. Life is too short to tolerate a toxic work environment. While it can be scary to do, take charge of your career. #BigLaw #Legal #MentalHealth #Wellness #BestAdvice I’m Summer Eberhard and I have been helping associates with their careers for over a decade. If you are trying to navigate a difficult situation, reach out to talk. Even if you’re not ready for a move, happy to have a conversation. 📩 [email protected]