When Winning Isn’t Enough: A Journey from Litigation to Healing

What happens when the career you built to fight for justice no longer feels like the best way to create it?On this episode of The Story Seat, Dave Albrechta shares the story of his journey from employment litigator to mediator, coach, and advocate for a more human approach to conflict. He reflects on the moments that challenged his understanding of justice, the burnout that forced him to reconsider his path, and the courage it took to step away from traditional litigation.This is a story about conflict, career reinvention, purpose, and discovering that sometimes helping people isn't about winning the battle—it's about helping them find a way forward.