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Protégé: Overcoming stigma and building a successful legal career as a neurodivergent lawyer
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While most people receive a neurodiversity diagnosis early, Libby Thomas faced hers in the thick of a high-pressure legal career, using the experience to uncover powerful strategies, shatter stigma, and create a professional life where she can truly excel.
In a recent episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Libby Thomas, associate at Travis Schultz & Partners, about her journey of receiving a neurodiversity diagnosis in the midst of a demanding law career. Thomas reflects on the challenges of being diagnosed later in life, shares what her daily life as a lawyer looked like before understanding her condition, and recounts the powerful moment she finally received clarity after a decade of searching for answers.
Thomas also explains the mindset shifts and practical systems she put in place to thrive professionally, reflects on the presence of stigma in the legal profession around neurodiversity, and stresses the importance of law firms creating an environment where neurodivergent lawyers can flourish. Thomas encourages others on similar journeys to speak openly about their experiences and helps fellow lawyers build more sustainable and fulfilling careers.