E74: Laura Frederick Founder and CEO at How to Contract

Laura is an Emory University School of Law graduate who is the Founder and CEO of How to Contract. In this episode, I sit down with Laura—a legal powerhouse whose career journey is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and finding freedom in doing what you love.We kick things off with Laura's law school experience, a place she admittedly didn’t love, yet she emerged stronger and more determined than ever. She shares the struggles of breaking into the legal world post-graduation, eventually landing a role that would ignite her passion for contracts—a niche she’d later describe as crafting strategic stories with the ever-present risk of being wrong.Laura’s career took her through diverse roles, but it was her time at Tesla that truly stood out. She reflects on the unique, flat organizational structure and the sense of responsibility that every individual carried— one of her favorite work experiences, which she remembers fondly.But the real turning point came when Laura decided to go solo, launching her practice. The early days were challenging, but Laura found her stride on LinkedIn, posting daily for over 1,000 days and building a community of over 40,000 followers. Her consistency paid off, proving the power of showing up every single day.Two years into running her firm, Laura would found How to Contract, a venture that allowed her to focus exclusively on her passion—contracts—giving her the career freedom she had always sought.Laura’s story is a treasure trove of insights on mindset, career growth, and the art of navigating the legal landscape on your terms. Don’t miss this episode if you’re looking to find inspiration from someone who’s not only a veteran of the legal game but also a true advocate for following your passion.Be sure to check out all of Laura’s incredible content below, including her book, her annual ContractsCon, and her impactful LinkedIn posts!Laura’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurafredericklawContractsCon: contractscon.comLaura’s Book: https://a.co/d/aKDrt0SBe sure to check out the Official Sponsors for the Lawyers in the Making Podcast: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.comThe Law School Operating System Recorded Course - Use this Link (https://www.lisablasser.com/offers/nAytQusX?coupon_code=LSOSNATE10) or go to LisaBlasser.com for 10% off her recorded course! Get full access to Lawyers in the Making Podcast at lawyersinthemaking.substack.com/subscribe