There are plenty of reasons to become a lawyer. Some of us want to pursue justice and improve our communities. Others want to earn a comfortable living. But what happens if you're in the middle of law school and discover that you don't want to become a lawyer? Or what if you are practicing law and recognize that you want to take your career in another direction?
In Reversed in Part, Adam Pascarella, a former litigator at a Vault 100 law firm and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, shares the stories of 15 law school graduates who have built stellar careers outside of legal practice. From startups and nonprofits to politics and art, these individuals have taken their legal education and skills and successfully applied them in different domains.
Some of the stories that you will hear in this book include:
• How SkyBridge Capital founder and former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci built a career in finance after graduating from Harvard Law School. • How Melinda Snodgrass, a celebrated author and screenwriter in the science fiction world, relied on wise words from Star Wars to quit legal practice and pursue her writing dreams. • How ESPN college basketball broadcaster Jay Bilas started calling basketball games while practicing law. • How Jessica Medina leveraged her side hobby of financial planning to leave the legal industry and become an Accredited Financial Counselor. • How Tiffany Duong used a life-changing scuba diving trip to leave Big Law and become a writer, explorer, and inspirational speaker.
Whether you are thinking about becoming a lawyer, considering an exit from a corporate law firm, or simply want to learn more about individuals who crafted careers on their own terms, Reversed in Part is for you. With compelling stories and hard-fought lessons, this book can be your inspirational guide as you build your career outside legal practice.
