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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 31 MIN

Leaving the DA’s Office and Betting on Herself | Nana Knight

from Life Beyond the Briefs · host Brian Glass

Most lawyers talk about leaving. Nana Knight actually did it.In this episode, Nana walks through what it really looked like to leave the DA’s office, hang a shingle, and build a criminal defense firm from scratch. No big safety net. No waiting around for the “perfect time.” Just a clear bet on herself.We talk about how her background as a prosecutor and JAG officer shaped the way she runs her firm, why confidence matters more than people admit, and what she focused on in the first year to get real traction fast. You’ll also hear how she built authority early with YouTube, referral relationships, and a book—while still doing the work and serving clients at a high level.If you’re a lawyer thinking about going out on your own (or already did and feel a little stuck), this is one of those episodes that makes things feel possible again.No hype. No buzzwords. Just a real conversation about building a practice you actually want to run.Connect with NanaWebsite: https://www.knightjustice.com YouTube: Search Nana Knight Criminal Defense LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nana-knight-19a9a2293Want a copy of Nana’s book The Knight Advantage? Visit her website and reach out through the contact page to request a copy. ____________________________________Brian Glass is a nationally recognized personal injury lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia.  He is passionate about living a life of his own design and looking for answers to solutions outside of the legal field.  This podcast is his effort to share that passion with others.Want to connect with Brian?Follow Brian on Instagram: @thebrianglassConnect on LinkedIn

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Most lawyers talk about leaving. Nana Knight actually did it. In this episode, Nana walks through what it really looked like to leave the DA’s office, hang a shingle, and build a criminal defense firm from scratch. No big safety net. No waiting around for the “perfect time.” Just a clear bet on herself. We talk about how her background as a prosecutor and JAG officer shaped the way she runs her firm, why confidence matters more than people admit, and what she focused on in the first year to g...

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