In
this
episode,
I
chat
with
Marc
Brown,
a
dynamic
attorney
and
Big
Dave’s
Cheesesteaks
franchise
owner.
Marc
opens
up
about
his
non-linear
career
path
from
Biglaw
to
founding
his
own
successful
firm,
sharing
insights
on
the
fulfilling
shift
to
plaintiff’s
work
and
the
challenges
of
running
a
business.
Aspiring
lawyers
and
entrepreneurs
alike
will
find
inspiration
in
Marc’s
journey
of
pursuing
passion
over
convention
and
learning
to
balance
career
and
life.
Tune
in
for
a
mix
of
legal
wisdom
and
the
secret
to
a
perfect
cheesesteak!
Episode
Highlights
-
Childhood
dream
of
becoming
a
lawyer -
Reality
vs.
TV
portrayal
of
law
work -
Unplanned
career
path:
Starting
a
law
firm -
Shift
from
Biglaw
to
plaintiff’s
work -
Dealing
with
emotionally
challenging
cases -
Transition
to
owning
a
law
firm -
Lessons
from
running
a
personal
injury
firm -
Challenges
of
starting
a
new
practice -
Importance
of
experience
before
starting
a
firm -
Franchise
opportunity
with
Big
Dave’s -
Balancing
multiple
business
ventures -
Career
highlight:
Marc
Brown
Legal
Minute -
Learning
from
career
lows
and
losses
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
free
to
email
her
with
any
tips,
questions,
or
comments
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@Kathryn1 or
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