You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law
Business:Careers
Debra Whitson is a former prosecutor who opened a family law practice to improve the lives and relationships of others. Debra is the founder of a family law firm and a nationwide virtual mediation database.
Debra Whitson's Background
Debra Whitson always knew that she would be a lawyer. When she was 14 years old, a hometown tragedy made her begin thinking about the legal system and how she could impact the system.
Lawyer Side Hustles
Debra spent half of her legal career working in family law and dealing with divorces, mediation, prenups, etc. These experiences led Debra to write the book, Divorce Like a Pro, where she teaches the reader to divorce with civility and acknowledge how their actions will affect their families.
Debra explains how every state has its own regulations about alternative dispute resolution and that if it is not an option, Debra hopes that mediation can be an option for couples who are dealing with family issues or contemplating divorce.
You May Watch this Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s7_gur1TTBI
Buy a copy of Debra Whitson’s book, Divorce Like a Pro: https://amzn.to/3x2Uv9X
Join the FREE mailing list!
Get behind-the-scenes content from Kyla.
1) Visit www.youarealawyer.com
2) Add your email address to the Subscribe pop-up box OR
3) Enter your email address on the right side of the screen
4) Get emails from me (I won't fill your inbox with junk)!
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE THESE EPISODES
How to Divorce in a Better Way featuring Susan Guthrie: https://www.youarealawyer.com/posts/www-youarealawyer-com-posts-susan-guthrie-learn-to-mediate-online-founder-and-lawyer
How to Have an Amicable Divorce featuring Nicole Kobis:
https://www.youarealawyer.com/posts/how-to-have-an-amicable-divorce-featuring-nicole-kobis
Superwoman is a Myth! Why Asking for Help Made Me a Better Lawyer featuring Krista Lynn:
https://www.youarealawyer.com/posts/superwoman-is-a-myth-why-asking-for-help-made-me-a-better-lawyer-featuring-krista-lynn
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Review Kyla’s favorite books here: https://amzn.to/3OTfrrZ
Episode Timestamps
00:00 - INTRO
00:45 - WELCOME TO YOU ARE A LAWYER
00:35 - DEBRA WHITSON’S CAREER
01:23 - WHY LAW SCHOOL?
02:58 - DEBRA’S EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
03:43 - SALES AND LAW SCHOOL
05:19 - CRIM LAW TO FAMILY LAW
06:30 - DIVORCE LIKE A PRO
09:45 - MEDITATION IS BENEFICIAL
12:05 - HAVE AN AMICABLE DIVORCE
14:34 - MEDIATION AND COVID
15:15 - YOU ARE A LAWYER PODCAST
15:45 - ZONTA INTERNATIONAL
17:15 - TRAVEL ELIMINATES PREJUDICES
19:08 - ADVICE FOR LAWYERS
21:10 - OUTRO
How to Transition from Lawyer to Digital Nomad feat. Brian Dixon
[REWIND] How to Navigate Employee Benefits Law feat. Misty Leon
How To Use Your Law Degree in Non-Traditional Ways feat. Tiffany Obeng
How To Balance Passion and Profit in Law feat. Joshua Brumley
[REWIND] How to Excel in Law School While Working Full Time feat. Terrance Pryor
How to Be More Authentic in Your Career feat. Hannah Beko
How to Network as a Young Lawyer feat. Larry Williams II
[REWIND] How To Improve Your Soft Skills as a Lawyer feat. Dena Lefkowitz
How To Promote Your Personal Brand at Work feat. Sara Williams
How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Lawyer feat. Lauren Klein
How To Find a Fulfilling Career feat. Samantha Divine Jallah
How To Mentor Young Professionals feat. Michael Alder
[REWIND] How To Leverage Legal Skills in Marketing feat. Alban Brooke
How To Delegate Tasks and Expand Your Podcasting Reach feat. Kyla Denanyoh
How to Improve Productivity in the Legal Field feat. Karl Seelbach
[REWIND] How to Build a Career in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work feat. Jaya Saxena
How To Embrace Creativity as a Lawyer feat. Theresa Phillips
How Human Design Impacts Career Success feat. Sheila M. Wilkinson (Part II)
How To Avoid A Boring Legal Career feat. Sheila M. Wilkinson (Part I)
[REWIND] How to Manage your Finances and Money Mindset as a Lawyer feat. Rho Thomas
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The emPOWERed Half Hour
Reaching your Goals
Insights@work
Business Dad
The Ken Coleman Show
The Cardone Zone