In
this
episode,
I
chat
with
Farid
Yaghoubtil,
founding
partner
of
DTLA
Law
Group.
Discover
Farid’s
journey
from
fleeing
Iran
to
empowering
the
underrepresented
through
law.
His
passion
for
justice,
client-focused
approach,
and
the
challenges
of
balancing
ideals
with
firm
management
make
it
a
must-listen
for
aspiring
lawyers
and
entrepreneurs.
Tune
in
to
catch
Farid’s
inspiring
stories
and
insightful
advice
on
staying
true
to
your
mission.
Episode
Highlights
-
Decision
to
pursue
law
due
to
childhood
injustice. -
Balancing
ideals
and
legal
system
realities. -
Motivation
behind
starting
a
law
firm. -
Challenges
of
running
a
legal
business. -
Importance
of
organization
and
hiring
in
business
success. -
Leading
with
empathy
in
law
practice. -
Avoiding
burnout
through
gratitude
and
meaningful
connections. -
Inspiring
story:
Helping
a
child
in
a
lead
exposure
case. -
The
value
of
listening
to
clients. -
A
personal
approach
over
transactional
lawyering. -
Building
client
relationships
for
sustained
growth.
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.
Happy
listening!
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
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