E84: Erin Gerner CEO and Founder of Powerhouse Lawyers

Erin is a Tulsa College of Law Graduate and works as the Founder and CEO of Powerhouse Lawyers. Erin’s story is all about pivots, resilience, and becoming what she calls the "CEO of her life." In this episode, we dive into her unconventional path from an uncertain undergrad to the founder of Powerhouse Lawyers, where she empowers women in the legal world through community and connections.We begin with Erin’s leap into law school, not out of passion, but because, in her words, she simply didn’t know what else to do. What’s fascinating is that, despite her initial ambivalence, Erin fell in love with the intellectual challenge law school provided. Key to her success? A strong support system that helped her navigate those rigorous years with unexpected ease.But Erin’s story doesn’t follow a straight line. Post-graduation, things got rocky. It took nearly a year to land her first legal job, and even then, she felt uninspired. Despite completing law school, nothing in the legal field ever clicked for her. This became a recurring theme in her career, which she discusses candidly in our conversation — maybe the law wasn’t her true calling after all.And yet, every great story has its breakthrough moment. Erin eventually found her passion outside the traditional legal path, founding Powerhouse Lawyers to create a network for women lawyers seeking more out of their careers and lives. In this episode, Erin shares actionable insights on personal development: asking the right questions, gaining clarity on what you want, and cultivating the mindset necessary for transformative change.We also dive into her Powerhouse Lawyers retreat, where like-minded women step away from the daily grind to reflect on their goals and reimagine what’s possible. Erin’s journey is a testament to the power of reinvention — proof that it’s never too late to pivot toward something meaningful.Erin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gernerErin’s Podcast: https://powerhouselawyers.transistor.fmPowerhouse Lawyers Retreat: https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-septemberBe 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 - This course is for ambitious law students who want a proven, simple system to learn every topic in their classes to excel in class and on exams. Go to www.lisablasser.com, check out the student tab with course offerings, and use code LSOSNATE10 at checkout for 10% off Lisa's recorded course! Get full access to Lawyers in the Making Podcast at lawyersinthemaking.substack.com/subscribe