Previously, Lauren Ascher was on the podcast to discuss <a href='https://formerlawyer.com/2023/10/09/adhd-accommodations-for-lawyers/'>accommodations for lawyers with ADHD</a>. It’s a good segue into an important conversation about disclosing ADHD and other mental health issues to your law firm. It’s no secret that there is a high incidence rate among lawyers for anxiety, depression, panic disorders, and other issues. In the United States, you are entitled to certain accommodations legally for disorders covered under the ADA. But a real challenge is deciding whether or not you will disclose your ADHD, anxiety, or depression to HR at your workplace. It can feel really daunting to think about disclosing something like this at work. See show notes at <a href='https://formerlawyer.com/205'>formerlawyer.com/205</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Previously, Lauren Ascher was on the podcast to discuss &lt;a href='https://formerlawyer.com/2023/10/09/adhd-accommodations-for-lawyers/'&gt;accommodations for lawyers with ADHD&lt;/a&gt;. It’s a good segue into an important conversation about disclosing ADHD and other mental health issues to your law firm. It’s no secret that there is a high incidence rate among lawyers for anxiety, depression, panic disorders, and other issues. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the United States, you are entitled to certain accommodations legally for disorders covered under the ADA. But a real challenge is deciding whether or not you will disclose your ADHD, anxiety, or depression to HR at your workplace. It can feel really daunting to think about disclosing something like this at work. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See show notes at &lt;a href='https://formerlawyer.com/205'&gt;formerlawyer.com/205&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Previously, Lauren Ascher was on the podcast to discuss accommodations for lawyers with ADHD. It’s a good segue into an important conversation about disclosing ADHD and other mental health issues to your law firm. It’s no secret that there is a high incidence rate among lawyers for anxiety, depression, panic disorders, and other issues. In the United States, you are entitled to certain accommodations legally for disorders covered under the ADA. But a real challenge is deciding whether or...

Disclosing ADHD and Other Mental Health Issues to Your Firm

For countless reasons, December can be a pretty rough month for lawyer&apos;s mental health. So for the next couple of weeks, we&apos;re going to have some re-releases of some episodes in the podcast dealing with mental health. So there will be three episodes. This first episode will be how to take a mental health leave of absence from your firm, and I&apos;m joined by guest Megan Nogasky. See show notes at <a href='https://formerlawyer.com/176'>formerlawyer.com/176</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;For countless reasons, December can be a pretty rough month for lawyer&amp;apos;s mental health. So for the next couple of weeks, we&amp;apos;re going to have some re-releases of some episodes in the podcast dealing with mental health. So there will be three episodes. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This first episode will be how to take a mental health leave of absence from your firm, and I&amp;apos;m joined by guest Megan Nogasky.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;See show notes at &lt;a href='https://formerlawyer.com/176'&gt;formerlawyer.com/176&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

For countless reasons, December can be a pretty rough month for lawyer's mental health. So for the next couple of weeks, we're going to have some re-releases of some episodes in the podcast dealing with mental health. So there will be three episodes. This first episode will be how to take a mental health leave of absence from your firm, and I'm joined by guest Megan Nogasky.See show notes at formerlawyer.com/176

How to Take A Mental Health Leave of Absence From Your Law Firm with Megan Nogasky

On today’s podcast episode, Sarah clarifies a question she often hears when she tells people about the work she does: “Do all the lawyers who you work with end up leaving law?” There is a sense that she is trying to convince people to leave their careers as lawyers and move on to something else, and she wants to answer that question and chat about it.A fundamental belief that Sarah has is that people are the experts on their own experience. She is not trying to convince anyone of anything. There are moments when she gets especially fired up about some of the problematic parts of the legal profession, but she is just sharing her experiences and allowing a place for others to do the same. This podcast was created for lawyers to hear someone talking about something they recognize. See show notes at <a href='https://formerlawyer.com/251'>formerlawyer.com/251</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On today’s podcast episode, Sarah clarifies a question she often hears when she tells people about the work she does: “Do all the lawyers who you work with end up leaving law?” There is a sense that she is trying to convince people to leave their careers as lawyers and move on to something else, and she wants to answer that question and chat about it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A fundamental belief that Sarah has is that people are the experts on their own experience. She is not trying to convince anyone of anything. There are moments when she gets especially fired up about some of the problematic parts of the legal profession, but she is just sharing her experiences and allowing a place for others to do the same. This podcast was created for lawyers to hear someone talking about something they recognize.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;See show notes at &lt;a href='https://formerlawyer.com/251'&gt;formerlawyer.com/251&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On today’s podcast episode, Sarah clarifies a question she often hears when she tells people about the work she does: “Do all the lawyers who you work with end up leaving law?” There is a sense that she is trying to convince people to leave their careers as lawyers and move on to something else, and she wants to answer that question and chat about it.A fundamental belief that Sarah has is that people are the experts on their own experience. She is not trying to convince anyone of anything. Th...

I'm Not Here to Convince You to Leave the Law

Lilly Ghahremani knew from her first day of law school that she had made a mistake, but like so many lawyers, she kept going, earning her degree and even passing the bar. What came next wasn’t the traditional legal path but an unexpected journey into the publishing industry. Today, Lilly is a literary agent with over 20 years of experience, co-founder of Full Circle Literary, and an advocate for authors navigating the complex world of publishing.In this episode, Lilly shares how her legal background helped her thrive in a nontraditional career and why so many lawyers are drawn to publishing. She talks about the realities of life as a literary agent, the skills that truly transfer from legal practice, and how lawyers can tap into their creative passions. Whether you’re dreaming of leaving law or simply curious about the publishing world, Lilly’s story will inspire you to explore new possibilities. See show notes at <a href='https://formerlawyer.com/250'>formerlawyer.com/250</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Lilly Ghahremani knew from her first day of law school that she had made a mistake, but like so many lawyers, she kept going, earning her degree and even passing the bar. What came next wasn’t the traditional legal path but an unexpected journey into the publishing industry. Today, Lilly is a literary agent with over 20 years of experience, co-founder of Full Circle Literary, and an advocate for authors navigating the complex world of publishing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Lilly shares how her legal background helped her thrive in a nontraditional career and why so many lawyers are drawn to publishing. She talks about the realities of life as a literary agent, the skills that truly transfer from legal practice, and how lawyers can tap into their creative passions. Whether you’re dreaming of leaving law or simply curious about the publishing world, Lilly’s story will inspire you to explore new possibilities.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;See show notes at &lt;a href='https://formerlawyer.com/250'&gt;formerlawyer.com/250&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Lilly Ghahremani knew from her first day of law school that she had made a mistake, but like so many lawyers, she kept going, earning her degree and even passing the bar. What came next wasn’t the traditional legal path but an unexpected journey into the publishing industry. Today, Lilly is a literary agent with over 20 years of experience, co-founder of Full Circle Literary, and an advocate for authors navigating the complex world of publishing.In this episode, Lilly shares how her legal bac...

From Law School to Literary Agent with Lilly Ghahremani

Struggling with the fear of leaving law behind?  This week, Sarah unpacks the sunk cost fallacy—a common mental block for lawyers considering a career change. She explores why we tend to overvalue past investments and undervalue the cost of staying in an unhealthy profession.  You’ll also learn why leaving law doesn’t mean your legal experience is wasted. If you’ve ever felt stuck weighing the pros and cons of walking away, this episode is for you.Download Sarah’s free guide, First Steps to Leaving the Law, at <a href='https://www.formerlawyer.com/first'>formerlawyer.com/first</a>. See show notes at <a href='https://formerlawyer.com/249'>formerlawyer.com/249</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Struggling with the fear of leaving law behind? &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This week, Sarah unpacks the sunk cost fallacy—a common mental block for lawyers considering a career change. She explores why we tend to overvalue past investments and undervalue the cost of staying in an unhealthy profession. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;You’ll also learn why leaving law doesn’t mean your legal experience is wasted. If you’ve ever felt stuck weighing the pros and cons of walking away, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Download Sarah’s free guide, &lt;em&gt;First Steps to Leaving the Law&lt;/em&gt;, at &lt;a href='https://www.formerlawyer.com/first'&gt;formerlawyer.com/first&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;See show notes at &lt;a href='https://formerlawyer.com/249'&gt;formerlawyer.com/249&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Struggling with the fear of leaving law behind? This week, Sarah unpacks the sunk cost fallacy—a common mental block for lawyers considering a career change. She explores why we tend to overvalue past investments and undervalue the cost of staying in an unhealthy profession. You’ll also learn why leaving law doesn’t mean your legal experience is wasted. If you’ve ever felt stuck weighing the pros and cons of walking away, this episode is for you.Download Sarah’s free guide, First St...

How the Sunk Cost Fallacy Keeps Lawyers Stuck in the Law

Do you hate working as a lawyer? Are you an unhappy lawyer who wants to leave the law, but isn't sure what to do next? Do your family and friends think you're crazy for wanting to leave the law, or are you too afraid to tell them you don't want to be a lawyer? The Former Lawyer Podcast is for you! Each week, host Sarah Cottrell interviews a different former lawyer who has left the law behind. Hear inspiring stories about how these former lawyers are thriving and found their way to careers and lives they love.

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