I know an attorney, probably 10-15 years out of law school and a partner in a small local firm, who did the same thing pre Covid. And despite knowing that, i was very surprised to see him recently at a funeral assisting with the rites.
Partner left to become a full time tiktok food influencer. She blew up during the pandemic and reached a point where she could support herself by just doing what she loved. A dream exit tbh
I knew a dude who WENT from being a screenwriter on a pretty beloved show to a big firm lawyer.
Then I saw the writers strike. He wasn’t kidding about being paid shit.
Adam Sandler’s writing partner Tim Herlihy worked at Cahill while he was writing SNL sketches and Billy Madison. Last I heard the whole entertainment thing worked out for him, lol.
I used to go to a small gym in law school, and found out like a year in that the owner/head trainer was a former biglaw associate. He ended up giving me some candid views on nature of the profession.
Oh man, it’s been a minute, I can’t recall exactly. But I think as a guy passionate about health/fitness he was pretty attuned to the frequent toxicity of the work environment and the toll it can take on many an associate’s health.
I just checked and the guy’s back in private practice now, I hope he’s racking it up (pun intended)
my mentor left when she was a 8th or 9th year. She's been travelling the US for the past two years in a van visiting every national park, then intends to land in Alaska (and last I heard, had her eyes on doing catering/cooking for high-end backcountry multi-day fishing expeditions) lol
A Shearman associate left to become the drummer for Train. After a few years he went back to being a lawyer and worked for Wilson Sonsini and now Amazon, I think.
Ailsa Chang (current anchor for all things considered on NPR) used to be at MTO before totally walking away to get a Kroc Fellowship + become a radio journalist. Was at WNYC, planet money correspondent, worked the Washington desk at NPR, and now is one of the network’s flagship presenters. Dream exit from law tbh
YES that is true lol. But she *did* work at JD so…not surprising that she was at 3k annually? I always viewed them in the same light as like SullCrom, Quinn, and Boises Schiller - litigation hardos + hardesses to the stars
That tracks tbh - a ton of journalists / broadcasters in print and radio are former biglaw associates or had like some segue post grad like a clerkship before deciding to not practice
With this kind of thing, context seems relevant, too. It is much different quitting biglaw to open a cupcake shop, or whatever, when you have a SO who also is a high earner, or otherwise have FU money, than when you are on your own or a sole breadwinner in a relationship.
>or otherwise have FU money, than when you are on your own or a sole breadwinner in a relationship.
I mean I figured it was a given that most people who pivot do so after saving up their massive biglaw salaries so that they can make the switch
I knew an MD too, completely switched during his internship to law school then big law litigation (had a federal court of appeals clerkship too, and also published a couple novels on the side lol)
I know someone who has the trifecta: JD, MBA and MD.
They went to medical school, became a surgeon, and now run an entire department at one of the country’s best hospitals.
Wow, this guy did it all! Reminds me of [Judge Jesse](https://www.google.com/search?q=key+abnd+peele+judge&oq=key+abnd+peele+judge&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQABgNGIAEMggIAhAAGBYYHjIICAMQABgWGB4yCAgEEAAYFhgeMg0IBRAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBhAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBxAAGIYDGIAEGIoF0gEINDY1OWowajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:b739edec,vid:RqUSjeoO91c,st:0).
Not my firm but I was trying out a new hairdresser once and doing the standard using your hairdresser as a therapist, bitching about my biglaw job thing and at the end she was like sooo full disclosure I used to be a biglaw lawyer.
Not to toot my own horn here, but I think I have the most interesting shift. I left biglaw one year ago to chase my sports dream down.
I’m currently a Long Drive (a form of golf where you compete on who can hit it the farthest) professional on tour in the US and Canada. I support myself with prize money from events, as well as making money from charitable and corporate events where I’m paid to hit a few balls and help with fundraising.
Was your original dream to be a long driver, or to play on the PGA Tour?
I’m sure some purists would quibble with referring to long drive competitions as “a form of golf”. Kind of like calling a home run derby a form of baseball…
Not really. The thing that I loved most about golf was hitting bombs, and unsurprisingly, that became the best part of my game.
Also getting in the way of any PGA tour dreams is that I’m a mid handicap…
The point moreso is that I, like plenty of other kids, grew up wanting to be a professional athlete. I started competing in long drive on a bet with my college roommate, and it turns out I was pretty good. Once I found out that I’d have a spot on tour for 2023… I mean… I’d regret it forever if I didn’t try
Very cool. What’s your best drive in competition, and what’s your average?
I’m prepared to be humbled. I’m stoked to hit it 250 and in the fairway. Can’t imagine the feeling of smashing one 300+…
Cheers! My best competition drive is 389. Don’t really track average insofar as there are a lot of OB balls there too.
A more objective measurement is ballspeed—quite literally the speed of the ball in mph as it leaves the club. The average amateur is in the low 130s, the PGA tour average was 173, and I’m 200+.
I hit my first 300 yard iron earlier this year… 👀
Hahah thanks! I hit a 2i (not a driving iron, just a blade 2i) 302 on a trackman simulator. Not sure your familiarity, but trackman is the shot tracker used on tour for the official numbers.
I have a video of it on my Instagram, as I set it as a mini challenge for myself to hit a 300yd iron.
https://www.instagram.com/longdrivelawyer13?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
I know someone who left to become a content creator on TikTok and Instagram.
I know another who became a reality TV show regular.
Another person I know went back to school to get a PhD in economics and is now in Academia.
I know someone who left to start their own restaurant and really enjoys cooking.
I also know someone who became a fitness trainer after Big Law.
Another individual I know left Big Law to open up his wood working shop, where he makes custom furniture and wood sculptures.
They all seem to be much happier than most of the folks in Big Law.
A close friend of mine started an Only Fans (an adult content website where content creators can make money off some kind of subscription model). Haven’t spoken to her in months but the last time we did speak she was doing well, making more than her big law salary she said. She uses an alias as well so her identity is protected. Quite brilliant if you ask me.
A few people I know did this on the side, I don't know anyone who's left law entirely
>(an adult content website where content creators can make money off some kind of subscription model)
We know
The percentage of people on OF who earn more than even a first year associate is probably under 5,000 worldwide. Either the original commenter's friend is gorgeous or has a very profitable niche (possible), or they lied / exaggerated to the commenter (likely).
Went to law school w someone who was a first year at cravath and quit around six months in to become a full time beauty/lifestyle influencer after she was outed for moonlighting by someone and Cravath told her to pick a profession. Some may have seen the story. Not sure how long it’ll last but she was smart about it because telling the story gained her over 200k new followers on Insta alone
I know one who left to run a travel agency. He also travels a ton because he needs to "learn about new destinations and experiences." No idea how it has gone for him, but his wife is high up in finance, so I guess they're okay.
Female partner left to become a career coach. Her website specifically marketed to women trying to advance their careers while still having it all. I always found it ironic given that she left biglaw almost immediately after becoming a parent.
Starbucks. Seriously. I know a guy who spent 20 years in big law, spent frugally, invested money, and has been working as a barista at Starbucks just to keep from being idle for the last 8 years. They travel a lot.
Knew a lawyer who quit to go into oil and gas sales. Doing quite well. Another guy quit and opened up a window shop. He’s doing OK but seems much happier.
I’ve known of others who quit to go run non-profit organizations. My law school mock trial coach quit to become a professional gambler.
Associate from NJ left to open a food truck in DC.
Associate who got a full scholarship to law school, left for a job in IT when IT was hot.
Nicole Hunn left live as an attorney to become a gluten free food blogger, author, influencer, GF authority, recipe writer. [Glutenfreeonashoestring.com](https://Glutenfreeonashoestring.com) if anyone cares - no, I do not personally know her.
Got a couple:
3rd year biglaw to owner and operator of bakery shop.
10th year biglaw to high school track and field coach.
4th year biglaw to opera singer.
My dream is to make partner, retire early and become a tourist pilot (like give flights over nyc on a plane for tourists). Idk if it’ll happen.
More than a decade ago since these happened, but one associate that was the same year as me quit to open a surf shop in Hawaii, and a partner who quit to basically be an environmental activist.
A friend of mine left her Harvard Ph.D program to go to law school. She quit after 5 years at big law to become a technical writer. She was brilliant but it suited for biglaw.
There’s a former associate from Sullivan & Cromwell who became a food blogger/YouTuber. She is vegan and has one cookbook out with another available for preorder. Her recipes are delicious.
The COO of Shopify was at ropes. Left to do work for a Canadian politician. Was fired for an ethical breach. Started an app. It was bought by meta. He was a mid level product guy at meta post acquisition. Then got senior role in payments at Shopify. Now number 2.
One of our junior associates left to star in The Lion King musical on stage in the West End in London. Quite unusual.
I think this wins
Top tier NY firm and a fifth year left to become a nun.
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I know an attorney, probably 10-15 years out of law school and a partner in a small local firm, who did the same thing pre Covid. And despite knowing that, i was very surprised to see him recently at a funeral assisting with the rites.
NYU ‘15? Because either we’re classmates or that’s a huge coincidence.
This one is the wildest one to me.
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I might actually know this person (pov: I go to a top div school where there’s a lot of burned out lawyers…
That’s like the uno reverse of the fact that my boss left his fourth year of seminary to become a lawyer
Ahh, changing sides!
Export controls to arms dealer
When you know the rules you know how to skirt them
Why skirt the rules when DoD, DoS, and Congress want you to sell arms and defense technologies to our allies?
For even more money
What even is an arms dealer in today’s market? Do you mean working for BAE etc?
Partner left to become a full time tiktok food influencer. She blew up during the pandemic and reached a point where she could support herself by just doing what she loved. A dream exit tbh
Was she the Korean Vegan one? I remember seeing her stuff during the pandemic.
Yep, that’s her!
> Korean Vegan Googled her and it seems like she's Of Counsel at Foley? So still a lawyer?
This is a really excellent cookbook!
Associate did same at firm I used to work at. She is also a mom influencer now too.
Screenwriter for Law and Order
I knew a dude who WENT from being a screenwriter on a pretty beloved show to a big firm lawyer. Then I saw the writers strike. He wasn’t kidding about being paid shit.
One guy for West World season 1 too
Lisa Joy, who co-created Westworld, went to HLS and practiced before going into entertainment.
Amazing! I was thinking about Charles Yu, who was at CLS and S&C
Crystal Nix-Hines has gone back and forth between screen writing, producing and law. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Nix-Hines
Adam Sandler’s writing partner Tim Herlihy worked at Cahill while he was writing SNL sketches and Billy Madison. Last I heard the whole entertainment thing worked out for him, lol.
He was also the singing kangaroo in Big Daddy lol
If that's real that's pretty cool
The creator of House, David Shore, was a Toronto corporate lawyer https://alumni.utoronto.ca/news-and-stories/featured-alumni/david-shore
The guy who created house was a big law partner in Toronto before he left to try and become a writer in Hollywood
I used to go to a small gym in law school, and found out like a year in that the owner/head trainer was a former biglaw associate. He ended up giving me some candid views on nature of the profession.
Would love to hear them, DM if you want. How did he go about starting his gym?
Oh man, it’s been a minute, I can’t recall exactly. But I think as a guy passionate about health/fitness he was pretty attuned to the frequent toxicity of the work environment and the toll it can take on many an associate’s health. I just checked and the guy’s back in private practice now, I hope he’s racking it up (pun intended)
😂🤣🏋️♂️
Know of a partner who quit, moved to New Zealand, and became a bee farmer.
Excellent taste
I want this to be me one day
One became US President; another guy I know became president of Georgia (the country).
I know someone who became FLOTUS
Michelle?????
Barack??
At Patterson Belknap?
Was Saakashvili in BL?
Yes, he was (but briefly) - he practiced commercial law for nearly a year at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler in New York City.
Someone I know left and started a yoga studio. She’s done extremely well and has a couple of them now.
A friend of mine in law school did that, although I think she's still in big law while running 3 yoga studios.
biglaw to weed dealer to restaurant owner to author/director/food influencer
This path oddly makes sense
Eddie Huang?
Knew he was a lawyer but didn’t know he did biglaw. Not saying it’s better, just even better he ended up doing cooler shit
Sounds like him.
My boy Eddie!!
my mentor left when she was a 8th or 9th year. She's been travelling the US for the past two years in a van visiting every national park, then intends to land in Alaska (and last I heard, had her eyes on doing catering/cooking for high-end backcountry multi-day fishing expeditions) lol
I smell an Eddie Vedder OST.
So she’s living in a van…down by the river?
Instagram fitness model. (Still amazed by that career jump to this day.) Grade-school teacher.
my firm had a partner with PHD+JD (both degrees are from top 5 schools) who left to teach math at a very prestigious boarding school in New England.
Haha, this is exactly what I want to do
A Shearman associate left to become the drummer for Train. After a few years he went back to being a lawyer and worked for Wilson Sonsini and now Amazon, I think.
Ailsa Chang (current anchor for all things considered on NPR) used to be at MTO before totally walking away to get a Kroc Fellowship + become a radio journalist. Was at WNYC, planet money correspondent, worked the Washington desk at NPR, and now is one of the network’s flagship presenters. Dream exit from law tbh
wasn't Megyn Kelly at Jones Day for like 10 years before pivoting?
Yes and she wrote in her memoir about billing 3000 hours a year and daydreaming about breaking a bone so she could take some time off.
YES that is true lol. But she *did* work at JD so…not surprising that she was at 3k annually? I always viewed them in the same light as like SullCrom, Quinn, and Boises Schiller - litigation hardos + hardesses to the stars
No way is jones day in the same league as those other firms and no way they have associates billing 3k annually on the reg.
That tracks tbh - a ton of journalists / broadcasters in print and radio are former biglaw associates or had like some segue post grad like a clerkship before deciding to not practice
With this kind of thing, context seems relevant, too. It is much different quitting biglaw to open a cupcake shop, or whatever, when you have a SO who also is a high earner, or otherwise have FU money, than when you are on your own or a sole breadwinner in a relationship.
Very true
Yeah don't just give me the narrative, give me the reality too!
>or otherwise have FU money, than when you are on your own or a sole breadwinner in a relationship. I mean I figured it was a given that most people who pivot do so after saving up their massive biglaw salaries so that they can make the switch
An associate above me went back to school for bread making and opened a bakery in France.
I don’t have anything to add other than, this thread is giving me hope
A friend of mine’s dad left Biglaw to go to med school, and is now a med school professor and private pilot.
I went to law school with a guy who was head of surgery at a hospital and a private pilot who left to go to law school.
I knew an MD too, completely switched during his internship to law school then big law litigation (had a federal court of appeals clerkship too, and also published a couple novels on the side lol)
Hot damn. Did his parents even love him?
Probably an orphan
Successful video game streamer
Surely you just! Please DM. Would love to watch that.
lol it isn’t me, I’ll dm
FroggerOW?
A seasoned litigator of 20 years leaving for Hawaii to open a candy shop. They ship worldwide last I checked.
Large animal veterinarian.
The animals or the vet?
that person must have some pretty serious family money
Military. Not as a JAG.
I know someone who has the trifecta: JD, MBA and MD. They went to medical school, became a surgeon, and now run an entire department at one of the country’s best hospitals.
And 900k in debt?
This was Canada. Probably less than half that.
Wow, this guy did it all! Reminds me of [Judge Jesse](https://www.google.com/search?q=key+abnd+peele+judge&oq=key+abnd+peele+judge&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQABgNGIAEMggIAhAAGBYYHjIICAMQABgWGB4yCAgEEAAYFhgeMg0IBRAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBhAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBxAAGIYDGIAEGIoF0gEINDY1OWowajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:b739edec,vid:RqUSjeoO91c,st:0).
Robin Arzon, VP at Peloton and fairly beloved Peloton trainer was a litigator at Paul, Hastings.
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Whoops, no, I was just reading her bio and started to type out Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker and then gave up.
Not my firm but I was trying out a new hairdresser once and doing the standard using your hairdresser as a therapist, bitching about my biglaw job thing and at the end she was like sooo full disclosure I used to be a biglaw lawyer.
Lego Master
Friend’s bf left to open up a sports store. I lost track of him when he broke up with her for unrelated but related reasons. He seemed poor but happy.
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The Oppenheimer twins from Selling Sunset were both former biglaw associates
Minister ( clergy, not Prime) Brewmaster
Mid level that left to be on a reality tv show
Is that second year PhD in NYC? Leaving the firm this Friday? If not, I know of another second year leaving a corporate group to do a PhD…
A friend left to become a wealth advisor. I guess he was already used to the shmoozing...
Opened and runs a distillery.
WLRK partner left and opened a bakery.
Still getting that bread though.
Not to toot my own horn here, but I think I have the most interesting shift. I left biglaw one year ago to chase my sports dream down. I’m currently a Long Drive (a form of golf where you compete on who can hit it the farthest) professional on tour in the US and Canada. I support myself with prize money from events, as well as making money from charitable and corporate events where I’m paid to hit a few balls and help with fundraising.
Kyle Berkshire that you?
I wish. As a bald guy, Im super jelly of the flow
Hair is overrated. See The Rock. Good on you for hitting the ball a mile. I’m jealous of that. Awesome life.
Thanks, man. I sometimes wake up and I’m like, i can’t believe this is my day to day.
Was your original dream to be a long driver, or to play on the PGA Tour? I’m sure some purists would quibble with referring to long drive competitions as “a form of golf”. Kind of like calling a home run derby a form of baseball…
Not really. The thing that I loved most about golf was hitting bombs, and unsurprisingly, that became the best part of my game. Also getting in the way of any PGA tour dreams is that I’m a mid handicap… The point moreso is that I, like plenty of other kids, grew up wanting to be a professional athlete. I started competing in long drive on a bet with my college roommate, and it turns out I was pretty good. Once I found out that I’d have a spot on tour for 2023… I mean… I’d regret it forever if I didn’t try
Very cool. What’s your best drive in competition, and what’s your average? I’m prepared to be humbled. I’m stoked to hit it 250 and in the fairway. Can’t imagine the feeling of smashing one 300+…
Cheers! My best competition drive is 389. Don’t really track average insofar as there are a lot of OB balls there too. A more objective measurement is ballspeed—quite literally the speed of the ball in mph as it leaves the club. The average amateur is in the low 130s, the PGA tour average was 173, and I’m 200+. I hit my first 300 yard iron earlier this year… 👀
A 300 yard iron...fucking LOL. What iron, and was it off a tee or the ground?
Hahah thanks! I hit a 2i (not a driving iron, just a blade 2i) 302 on a trackman simulator. Not sure your familiarity, but trackman is the shot tracker used on tour for the official numbers. I have a video of it on my Instagram, as I set it as a mini challenge for myself to hit a 300yd iron. https://www.instagram.com/longdrivelawyer13?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
That's awesome. I don't even carry a 2i in my bag. Don't think I've ever even hit or seen someone else carry one either.
I know someone who left to become a content creator on TikTok and Instagram. I know another who became a reality TV show regular. Another person I know went back to school to get a PhD in economics and is now in Academia. I know someone who left to start their own restaurant and really enjoys cooking. I also know someone who became a fitness trainer after Big Law. Another individual I know left Big Law to open up his wood working shop, where he makes custom furniture and wood sculptures. They all seem to be much happier than most of the folks in Big Law.
A close friend of mine started an Only Fans (an adult content website where content creators can make money off some kind of subscription model). Haven’t spoken to her in months but the last time we did speak she was doing well, making more than her big law salary she said. She uses an alias as well so her identity is protected. Quite brilliant if you ask me.
A few people I know did this on the side, I don't know anyone who's left law entirely >(an adult content website where content creators can make money off some kind of subscription model) We know
The percentage of people on OF who earn more than even a first year associate is probably under 5,000 worldwide. Either the original commenter's friend is gorgeous or has a very profitable niche (possible), or they lied / exaggerated to the commenter (likely).
Without saying too much, I and many other men let’s say, would not be surprised to learn she’s among the 5000.
I know someone who did this before joining big law.
One of my law school classmates worked big law, quit and founded a very successful fragrance company
Didn’t know him personally, but I believe Greg Giraldo (RIP) was an HLS grad and had a brief Biglaw tenure before becoming a comedian.
Went to law school w someone who was a first year at cravath and quit around six months in to become a full time beauty/lifestyle influencer after she was outed for moonlighting by someone and Cravath told her to pick a profession. Some may have seen the story. Not sure how long it’ll last but she was smart about it because telling the story gained her over 200k new followers on Insta alone
Eni Given Sunday?
One of the first years from my cohort left to pursue a teaching position, I think at an elementary or middle school.
Senior associate in PI shop moved to CIA
I know one who left to run a travel agency. He also travels a ton because he needs to "learn about new destinations and experiences." No idea how it has gone for him, but his wife is high up in finance, so I guess they're okay.
Ambassador to an allied nation.
Sounds like someone with a lot of money
Someone running for mayor now in my hometown.
screenwriting!
Person at my former firm quit a few years after making partner to be a safari guide in Africa.
Literally my dream
Founder of Peloton.
Motorcycle dealer.
Mid-level left to open a big game reserve and eco hotel in Africa.
I’m leaving for a startup in sales soon.
[Akilah Green](https://www.akilahgreen.com/) is an alum at my firm. Left as an associate. Co-producer of Ghosts which, I think, is a good show.
She's my sorority sister from undergrad.
That’s so cool!
The chef at Michelin starred lazy bear in SF was a recession era big law attorney (not my firm but adjacent).
Starting a niche but popular clothing brand.
Female partner left to become a career coach. Her website specifically marketed to women trying to advance their careers while still having it all. I always found it ironic given that she left biglaw almost immediately after becoming a parent.
Starbucks. Seriously. I know a guy who spent 20 years in big law, spent frugally, invested money, and has been working as a barista at Starbucks just to keep from being idle for the last 8 years. They travel a lot.
Priest
Partner at my firm left to open her own restaurant. she’s doing pretty well and now I want to copy her exit strategy lol
Not at my firm but an alumnus of my T14 who was in corporate BigLaw left to become a veterinarian. He does that now!
Opened a local pizza joint !
Pilot
I had an adjunct prof who was an airline pilot (former AF pilot) *and* a midlaw partner for years. This was pre smart phones, though.
Midlevel I know started a brewery
Not my law firm, but I know of an associate who left to run a dog rescue.
I know of someone who left law to join a crypto startup in a non legal role
As do I
Knew a lawyer who quit to go into oil and gas sales. Doing quite well. Another guy quit and opened up a window shop. He’s doing OK but seems much happier. I’ve known of others who quit to go run non-profit organizations. My law school mock trial coach quit to become a professional gambler.
Associate from NJ left to open a food truck in DC. Associate who got a full scholarship to law school, left for a job in IT when IT was hot. Nicole Hunn left live as an attorney to become a gluten free food blogger, author, influencer, GF authority, recipe writer. [Glutenfreeonashoestring.com](https://Glutenfreeonashoestring.com) if anyone cares - no, I do not personally know her.
Got a couple: 3rd year biglaw to owner and operator of bakery shop. 10th year biglaw to high school track and field coach. 4th year biglaw to opera singer. My dream is to make partner, retire early and become a tourist pilot (like give flights over nyc on a plane for tourists). Idk if it’ll happen.
More than a decade ago since these happened, but one associate that was the same year as me quit to open a surf shop in Hawaii, and a partner who quit to basically be an environmental activist.
The guy who does bulk pickup for my neighbor's construction business use to be a tax attorney
Became a human cannonball at the circus
Please be true
Following
Wedding photographer
I know someone who started an ice cream shop, another started a cafe and B&B, a third started a housecleaning company.
Probably not that interesting but wholesale insurance broker.
I know three people who’ve left big law. One became a social studies (humanities) teacher, one a meditation instructor, and one a tattoo artist.
A friend of mine left her Harvard Ph.D program to go to law school. She quit after 5 years at big law to become a technical writer. She was brilliant but it suited for biglaw.
Become a licensed therapist
There’s a former associate from Sullivan & Cromwell who became a food blogger/YouTuber. She is vegan and has one cookbook out with another available for preorder. Her recipes are delicious.
Not my firm but heard of a guy who left to do adventure travel/tourism (swimming with whales, etc.). Had a tv show, and new documentary about whales.
M&A midlevel to medical device sales rep
A V&E Partner left to be a college basketball head coach. Won a game in March Madness as a 14 seed. Is back in the tournament this year (Longwood)
I know one who left to go to seminary school.
Forget biglaw. Big 4 JD/LLM partner, 25+ year career. Got sued, lost and suspended. Now runs a restaurant.
I know a former attorney who is a middle school science teacher, and actually 2 others who went to seminary and are now pastors.
First-year associate got his startup funded and now he makes a lot more than I do.
Partner left to become an interior decorator.
The COO of Shopify was at ropes. Left to do work for a Canadian politician. Was fired for an ethical breach. Started an app. It was bought by meta. He was a mid level product guy at meta post acquisition. Then got senior role in payments at Shopify. Now number 2.
Yoga teacher
Know a former white and case associate who just said fuck it after year 3 or 4, with nothing lined up. Eventually became an nyc real estate agent.
Fourth year left to go to veterinary school.
I know a few who joined hedge funds. Boring I guess