E48: Yisrael Gelb Attorney at Gelb Law

Yisrael is a Southwestern Law School Graduate and currently works as an Attorney at Gelb Law. In this episode, we sit down with Yisrael, a living testament to our podcast’s tagline: there is no straight path to law or law school. Yisrael spent most of his 20s becoming a Rabbi, only to pivot at 32 and decide to pursue a career in law. His journey is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to chase your dreams.Join us as we delve into Yisrael’s law school experience, exploring both the highs and the lows. He shares how he discovered his passion for appellate litigation and how his time as a Rabbi profoundly influenced his perspective and approach to law. Faith played a crucial role in his journey, providing the resilience needed to navigate his career.Yisrael also opens up about the significant role his faith plays in his life, emphasizing the importance of mental health and maintaining the right mindset for success in the legal field. He offers a wealth of recommendations, from must-have tech tools, including our sponsor Rhetoric, to essential books that can pave the way for your success in law.Tune in to gain valuable insights from Yisrael’s incredible journey, his unwavering faith, and his practical advice for aspiring legal professionals. This episode is packed with wisdom that stands the test of time.Yisrael’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yisrael-gelbCheck out the Official sponsor of the Lawyers in the Making Podcast Rhetoric:Rhetoric takes user briefs and motions and compares them against the text of opinions written by judges to identify ways to tailor their arguments to better persuade the judges handling their cases. Rhetoric's focus is on persuasion and helps users find new ways to improve their odds of success through more persuasive arguments. Find them here: userhetoric.com Get full access to Lawyers in the Making Podcast at lawyersinthemaking.substack.com/subscribe