by Elena Deutsch | Jan 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Every woman attorney I know who has read Michelle Obama’s book, Becoming, sees herself. In the Oprah – Michelle Obama interview, they discussed this section… “I hated being a lawyer. I wanted a life, basically. I wanted to feel whole.” Our former fabulous FLOTUS...
by Elena Deutsch | Jan 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
A year ago, I marched into my local bank and opened up my WILL accounts. After seven years with my dear friend and business partner, I went out on my own. Breaking away from him was one of the hardest things I’ve done. But I heard my heart calling me to do...
by Elena Deutsch | Dec 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
A woman who lived in my building, Mina, just died. She was six years older than me. I was shocked and saddened. Every time I saw her, she beamed a giant smile at me, as if seeing each other was the best thing that happened to her that day. I don’t know about...
by Elena Deutsch | Dec 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
This past Sunday night, we wrapped up the WILL Sprint. From October till December I facilitated a weekly group call with women who want to leave the law. Nine women participated from around the country – California, Nevada, Texas, Philadelphia, DC and NYC....
by Elena Deutsch | Dec 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
I was thrilled to receive this email from my client Tara (shared with her permission). She lives in LA and wants to leave big law. She’s tapped into what she really wants to do…break into broadcast journalism! And she’s going for it! She wrote this...
