Taking the plunge and deciding to hang up your own shingle is big — and scary — step. All of a sudden, you’re in charge of so much more than the legal argument; you’re also in charge of procurement, IT, marketing, and keeping the lights on.
In the latest episode of The Jabot podcast, I talk with solo practitioner Cori Robinson about all of the unexpected pitfalls that come with owning your own practice. Cori dishes on all the good and bad aspects of being your own boss.
The podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Let’s be real — it can suck out there. So we want to create a space where our community can come together share stories, find support and devise strategies.
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Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wears when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that — even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.
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Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, and host of The Jabot podcast. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter (@Kathryn1).