In this episode of Breaking the Law, we sit down with Haley Harlan, a former prosecutor, as she bravely shares her personal story of burnout in the public service sector. From recognizing the early signs to finding support, we delve into the mental health struggles faced by many in the...
E15: War Stories or Warnings? Unpacking “Traditional Law” Horror Stories
Sam and Ashlyn dive into the darker side of the legal profession by exploring horror stories anonymously shared on the internet. These tales often get dismissed as mere "war stories" or accepted as just part of the job, but Ashlyn and Sam challenge that mindset. They discuss why these experiences...
E14: Bias in the Bar: Unpacking Gender Stigma (and other stigmas that suck) with Professor Amanda Fisher
In this episode of Breaking the Law, we dive into the tough realities of gendered stigma in the legal profession with Professor Amanda Fisher who holds both a JD and a Ph.D. Her groundbreaking dissertation shines a light on the subtle and not-so-subtle biases that women lawyers face daily—and what...
E13: A Healthy Breakaway from Big Law
This episode of Breaking the Law, Matt Agnew, founder of Agnew Law, joins Ashlyn Lindskog and Sam Foreman to discuss his journey through Big Law. Matt shares about the toll that Big Law can take, the challenges it presents to prioritizing the things that matter most, and what led him...
E12: Tips for Starting a Law Firm
So you want to start a law firm? Check out this great conversation between Ashlyn Lindskog, founder of AB Legal, and Sam Foreman, founder of Foreman Law, as they discuss why they decided to start their firms, what they've learned, and practical tips for starting a firm.
E11: Thriving in Big Law? An Exceptional Experience
Can you thrive in Big Law? Bill Wahlberg shares his experiences in traditional law firm models with co-hosts Ashlyn Lindskog and Sam Foreman, and identifies some of the keys that have helped him find a place to thrive in Big Law. In particular, Bill shares how big an impact culture...
E10: 2024: A Great Time to Be a Lawyer
2024 is a great time to be a lawyer. Kyle Robisch, partner at Latitude, a provider of top tier flexible legal talent, joins co-hosts Ashlyn Lindskog of AB Legal, and Sam Foreman of Foreman Law to discuss his journey from Big Law to creating alternative opportunities that enable lawyers and...
E9: Breaking the Mold: Generational shifts, Boundaries, and Their Influence on Traditional Law
Join Breaking the Law in the discussion of how generational shifts and the conscious upholding of personal boundaries may be transforming the age-old practices of law. In this episode, we chat more with Jordan Carter about the changing dynamics with young law students, the nuanced ways in which young professionals...
E8: Breaking the Mold: A Conversation on Professional Identity Formation in Law School
In this episode of "Breaking the Law," join us as we delve into the critical discourse of reimagining legal education with Assistant Professor and Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at KU Law, Jordan Carter. Jordan brings a fresh perspective, shedding light on her work in professional identity formation...
E7: Change in Context, a Career of Consequence
Gloria Farha Flentje, former general counsel of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems joins Ashlyn Lindskog and Sam Foreman for a discussion of the changes she's seen throughout her career spanning parts of 5 decades, and the impact of sticking to her values.