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

Sharon Christie, a Notre Dame Law School graduate, explains why she transitioned from ICU nurse to law partner to business owner. As the founder and CEO of Bold Women Lawyers, Sharon Christie is coaching and mentoring women with small and solo law firms to excel.

Show Notes

Sharon Christie began teaching women lawyers to run successful businesses.  After realizing that she no longer loved being a partner in a law firm, Sharon Christie set up her own law firm where she worked on disability cases. Now, Sharon Christie created Bold Women Lawyers, where Sharon coaches and consults with female lawyers with solo or small practices.

Listen to learn:
  • How to create a social security and disability law practice
  • The importance of leaving the law when it no longer suits you
  • How to look at different areas of law before leaving the practice
  • How to structure your life around traveling every quarter 
We also discuss:
  • How to change careers from nursing to law
  • Best career choices if you have a JD and enjoy teaching
  • Why hiking through Europe could be beneficial to a lawyer
  • How to be totally in control of your time

Sharon Christie is licensed to practice law in Maryland. Learn more about You Are A Lawyer guest Sharon Christie:  

Instagram: www.instagram.com/boldwomenlawyers/?hl=en
Twitter: www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-christie-3849961/
Website: www.boldwomenlawyers.com

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