You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law

Jon Tobin, a University of California Los Angeles School of Law graduate, explains why he finished college at 28 and how audience engagement is more important than popularity.

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Show Notes

Jon Tobin is the founder and partner of Counsel for Creators, a law firm that protects the designs, creations, and intellectual property of creators. Jon left college to participate in the Dot Com boom, Jon Tobin used his design and software background to work in the tech industry. After gaining a thorough understanding of IPOs, business formation, and observing entrepreneurs, Jon Tobin decided to finish college and attend law school. Now, Jon Tobin focuses on business activities, like hiring and growing Counsel for Creators.

Listen to learn:

  • How a college dropout created a niche law firm
  • The importance of using social media to show your authenticity
  • How law school is a great foundation for entrepreneurship

We also discuss:

  • How to feel confident about opening a law firm 
  • Best career choices if you have a JD and software background
  • Why lawyers counsel their clients

Jon Tobin is licensed to practice law in California. Learn more about Jon Tobin:  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselforcreators/

Website: https://counselforcreators.com/

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What is You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law?

Are you an ambitious lawyer who feels limited in life? A law student who daydreams about impacting the world? Did you struggle with the bar exam? Are you bored working as a lawyer?

You Are A Lawyer is an interview-based podcast that promotes lawyers with fearless career changes, ambitious side hustles, and extraordinary lives.

On this top-rated podcast, Kyla talks to law school graduates, attorneys, and lawyers about the risks they've taken, the joys (and challenges) of law school, and their transitions out of legal careers.

Ranked at 17 of the Top 90 Legal Podcasts, this podcast will motivate you to start that business, unpack some drama from law school, consider a nontraditional career, and push you to embrace the hobby you’ve been hiding.

There are so many ways to use your law degree. Whether you’re working as an artist, tech investor, coach, or blogger, if you’ve graduated from law school, YOU ARE A LAWYER, and your law degree is valuable.

Find more episodes and resources at www.youarealawyer.com. Contact Kyla with any questions: kyla@youarealawyer.com.