158. Unlocking the Secret to a Successful and Enjoyable Legal Career

In this podcast episode, Gary interviews Jennifer Gillman, President of Gillman Strategic Group, about her professional journey and her work helping lawyers find the right fit with their next firm. They discuss the familiar sources of unhappiness for lawyers, the importance of work-life balance, and the significance of building a book of business. They also touch on the challenges lawyers face, such as substance abuse and mental health issues, and emphasize the importance of self-care for better performance and overall well-being. Gillman provides sage advice on networking, business development, and evaluating succession plans when considering a move to another firm. Jen’s mission is to help unhappy law firm partners and solo practitioners get more from their careers. Whether this involves moving to a different firm, merging their firm into another firm, or taking action to transform their current role into something better, satisfaction with their work makes a dramatic difference in their professional and personal lives. Jen’s superpower is being able to tell in 15 minutes or less what steps a partner can take to improve their career. Jennifer received her J.D. from NYU School of Law and her B.A. from Brandeis University. After practicing law for 12 years, she realized that legal recruiting combined her two passions of law and matchmaking. She spent ten years at a full-service legal recruiting firm in New Jersey before launching Gillman Strategic Group in 2018 to focus on finding rainmaker partners their exact right, perfect fit firms. Law firm partners often believe that success means being stressed and overworked, which can lead to mental health issues. The key to a successful, enjoyable legal career is taking control of your career and time by developing a book of business. My friend and colleague Jennifer Gillman will talk about law firm economics and how rainmakers can leverage their ability to generate business to create their perfect situation and avoid drowning in stress.   Save your seat for her talk on November 15 at 1PM Eastern by going to https://bit.ly/GSGR-11-15.