Why Saying 'No' To Business Can Actually Pay Off

It is possible to create a law firm with an affirming culture.

In the latest episode of The Jabot, I interview Thomas Douglas, a founding partner of Douglas, McDaniel & Campo LLC, PA, about his role as a community and industry leader. We discuss the process of opening his own firm, as well as the biggest challenges and rewards of that experience. We also chat about how to create a tolerant and affirming law firm culture. Plus we speak about balancing the pressures of the business side of the firm with the legal practice.

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 wore 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, host of The Jabot podcast, and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. 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).