If you’re like a lot of Biglaw attorneys, you’re pretty miserable at your job but have no idea what comes next. Stories from “reformed litigators” who have actually managed to break the golden handcuffs of law firm life and somehow managed to get themselves a brand new career can be inspirational.
In the latest episode of The Jabot podcast, I talk with Amy Impellizzeri. After spending a decade as a litigator at Skadden, she’s embarked on a successful career as a writer, penning four novels and a non-fiction book, Lawyer Interrupted, about how to leave your law firm. Amy’s latest novel, Why We Lie (affiliate link) is the perfect book club selection. It’s a fast-paced page turner set amid the high-stakes world of D.C. politics filled with characters dealing with the repercussions of domestic violence and sexual assault.
The Jabot 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. 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).