Murray Gottheil decided to leave the law in order to get more out of life than the daily grind. He sold his house, bought a pick-up truck, and moved away from the stress of billable hours. Today he lectures on the business of law, mentors young lawyers, and helps people who are looking to shift away from their law careers. His sense of humor about the business of law, what young associates don't know, and living "country-lite," are a terrific backdrop to his story of building his practice and transitioning out of it. In this episode, find out what Murray tells younger lawyers and how he created a life on his terms.

When Robert Corn-Revere first announced his ambition to become a First Amendment lawyer, fellow attorneys met him with patronizing pats on the back and dubious wishes of "good luck." Decades later—after 40 years in private practice and a prominent tenure as Chief Counsel to the Chairman of the FCC—Bob made a bold career change and is now serving as Chief Counsel for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), where he navigates a constantly shifting First Amendment landscape that spans print, digital media, and emerging AI technologies. Tune in to hear one of the nation's foremost First Amendment authorities discuss how modern technology is challenging the future of "human" speech.

Driven early to succeed and following a federal judicial clerkship, Glen Huff became one of the hardest-working associates in his first job at a Virginia law firm. When the firm suddenly collapsed, rather than look for another job, his courage and faith guided him to build his own practice from the ground up. His firm, Huff, Poole & Mahoney, grew into a Virginia powerhouse. Then, he decided to serve the state when he was elected to the Virginia Court of Appeals where he rose to Chief Judge before he retired from the bench. In this episode, Glen candidly shares his journey from attending law school in a converted barn, eventually giving up his firm to serve a calling as a judge on the Virginia Court of Appeals, and finding new balance as he moved forward.