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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 59 MIN

From Biglaw Misery to a Meaningful Career in Family Law

from The Former Lawyer Podcast · host Sarah Cottrell

Dan Lemon thought Biglaw was the peak—until the job started crushing his mental health. What looked like success on paper was making his life unlivable. In this conversation, Dan shares how he went from corporate litigation to a more meaningful career in family law. We talk about the lies lawyers are told about prestige, the realities of mental health in the profession, and what it actually takes to build something better. Whether you’re thinking about leaving law or just changing how you practice it, Dan’s story is proof that you’re not trapped. See show notes at formerlawyer.com/272

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