From Leading Litigator to Navigating a Smooth Transition: A Conversation with Steve Harper

"This is my son Steven. He's going to be a lawyer someday," was the introduction Steve Harper grew accustomed to whenever his Dad met someone new. Although his father wasn't a lawyer, Harper took his encouragement to heart, built a substantial practice, and became a leading litigator.  Early on, however, one of his mentors gave him the chance to enter a courtroom just eighteen months into his first job. That experience taught Harper that a secret to success is delegating to capable younger lawyers, trusting them, and refusing to let the practice of law consume his life. The rest is history. In this episode, hear how Harper balanced red-eye flights with coaching 25 kids' sports teams, building a thriving practice, and eventually navigating a smooth transition out of the firm and into pursuing new interests.