When I speak to women who are interested in leaving law, many of them tell me they no longer want that feeling of dread. It is especially acute on Sunday nights. They want… Work where they can plan a vacation, and actually take it. Without working! More meaning and...

I went to Saratoga Springs for a weekend away with my wife. We knew there was going to be a big storm and had a great time snowshoeing. Here are three insights about how snowshoeing can help you leave (big) law. Watch this video or read below. 1. A little preparation...

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...

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 something...

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...

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.  Some have...

I was thrilled to receive this email from a WILL member, 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 after a...

When people ask about the results of WILL members, I share stories of women who have gone in-house, start their own businesses and I proudly speak about the one who is now a health policy director for a U.S. Senator. A lot of the results are subtler, and no less...

Giving appreciation often energizes the giver. I am deeply grateful for YOUR being here. I'm curious what you like, what you don't and how I can serve you better. (More on that at a later date:-)) To say thank you for your presence, I recently created, and want YOU to...

I am in Atlanta this week at a retreat as part of my coaching program. Getting my mindset stretched and EXPANDED so that I can grow myself in order to serve more women (and a few men) who want to leave the law.Last week I wrote about investing in...

I had the honor of coaching attendees at the National Diversity Women's Leadership Conference in Washington DC. Then I led an alternatives career workshop at the DC Bar - which was awesome! It was fun and fulfilling to help women move through a career issue in short...

Last week during the WILL Sprint group, we talked about gratitude. I introduced a book called The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod (link below). A few of us have jumped into a 30-day challenge! Elrod says we can’t achieve our dreams unless we put in time to our personal...