Balancing a Law Career and Parenthood

Episode 41In this episode of The Circle of Trust Podcast, hosted by law firm CMO Keith Dyer and powered by LEXGRO, Keith interviews Matthew Korn, an employment class action litigator at Fisher Phillips in Columbia, South Carolina.Matt shares his path from a small-town upbringing near Rochester, New York, to Providence College, law school at GW and Georgetown, and early litigation experience at the U.S. Department of Labor before joining Fisher Phillips, including a brief in-house stint at an operational gold mine.He explains why employment law fits his strengths and how he grows his practice through relationship-based networking, industry specialization, referrals, and consistent outreach. Matt also introduces Dad Esque, a free online community for lawyer dads focused on reducing isolation, sharing practical support, and building connections, including Zoom meetups and an upcoming virtual summit.