5 Ways to Build a Fulfilling Legal Career Without Burning Out with Emily Hirsekorn

In this episode, Sasha sits down with Emily Hirsekorn, a former attorney turned career coach who’s helping lawyers build careers that actually align with their values. Emily spent years in legal practice and administration before realizing the path she was on wasn’t sustainable, so she pivoted. And now she helps other lawyers do the same, without blowing it all up.

📰 About Emily Hirsekorn:

Emily is a certified career coach who works primarily with attorneys and law students to help them find clarity, build confidence, and pursue fulfilling legal careers without the burnout. She’s the founder of Emily Hirsekorn Coaching and is a leadership coach for the Florida Justice Association.

👉 Sasha and Emily explore:

— Why burnout is rampant in the legal profession and how to recognize it early.

— How to craft a legal career that aligns with your values instead of draining your energy.

— The silent crisis of identity so many lawyers face when they realize law isn’t what they thought it would be.

— What law firm leaders can do to retain top talent and avoid losing great people to poor culture.

— The communication gap between tough-minded firm owners and their emotionally intelligent team members.

👉 Main Takeaways from the Episode:

— Build a law firm culture that goes beyond just being a “good employer”, today’s talent expects more.

— Redesign your legal career to align with your personal values instead of settling for burnout.

— Improve internal communication by having honest conversations with your team regularly.

— Prioritize flexibility and emotional intelligence in your leadership style to retain top performers.

— Invest in leadership development so your managers actually know how to manage people, not just cases.

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📞 Connect with Emily Hirsekorn:

• Website: http://hirsekorncoaching.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyhirsekorn/

📞 Connect with Sasha Berson:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grow-law-firm/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grow_lawfirm/

• YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@growlawfirm

• Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/growlawfirm

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