E55: John Rushing Managing Partner at Rushing McCarl

John is a Univesrity of Texas School of Law Graduate and works as a Managing Partner at Rushing McCarl. In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with John Rushing, whose journey is one of the most illustrious and multifaceted we've ever featured. From his mentorship under the former director of the NSA to dining with Barack Obama and Joe Biden, John’s story is nothing short of extraordinary.Our conversation began at the University of Oxford, where John pursued Scholastic Philosophy and Theology. Despite his passion, he soon realized this path wasn’t his calling. We delved into deep discussions on the overarching wisdom of philosophy and the perennial problem of evil. This, however, was just the warm-up.John then recounted his transition to the University of Texas School of Law, where he met his influential mentor, Bob Iman. Post-law school, John’s career took off at Sidley Austin, one of the world’s largest law firms. It was here that he ventured into political work, joining the campaign trail with an emerging Illinois Senator, Barack Obama. His political engagements continued as he later supported Joe Biden’s presidential campaign.But John’s ambitions didn’t stop there. He shifted gears to become an actor, starring in multiple plays. This success led him to Los Angeles, where he founded Rushing Entertainment. John thrived in the entertainment industry, acting in various shows and producing and directing movies.In 2020, John returned to his roots in law, co-founding Rushing McCarl with former guest Ryan McCarl. His story is a testament to the power of versatility and relentless pursuit of one’s passions.John’s wisdom and outlook on life are truly inspiring. His ability to succeed across diverse fields and live a life filled with purpose and adventure is something we can all aspire to emulate. Tune in to hear more about John’s remarkable journey and the invaluable lessons he’s learned along the way.John’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/john-rushing-b5401694John’s IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3738224/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkCheck 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