Episode Details

On this new episode of the Jabot Podcast, we are joined by Jill Diamond, lawyer and children's book author. Jill is here to share some details about her background in Biglaw as well as how she came to the realization that she wanted to write children's books.

Episode Resources

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-diamond-90239611
• https://www.upcounsel.com/attorney/profile/5b697068245c7d7cdad87e42

Episode Highlights

• A successful lawyer and writer - 1:23
• Jill's background - 1:47
• What she wanted to be - 2:36
• Love for law school - 3:06
• Practicing commercial law - 4:30
• A fulfilling outlet - 6:06
• Working for boutique firms - 6:42
• Starting a career in Biglaw - 7:16
• Not a long-term Biglaw person - 8:06
• The flexibility of working remotely - 9:17
• The worst part of practicing law - 9:55
• Love for writing - 11:07
• Leaving Biglaw - 12:12
• Attending a writing workshop - 13:57
• Motivation to finish the book - 14:40
• Don't give up until you finish writing - 15:18
• Balancing lawyering and writing - 16:33
• The inspiration for her children's book -18:08

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