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Whether you're quietly exploring options or actively ready to make a lateral move, this episode is your insider's guide to navigating the legal hiring market. Allie Sisson Erstad, a seasoned legal recruiting expert, pulls back the curtain on what law firms are actually looking for, how to position your resume to stand out, and what the current market signals mean for attorneys at every stage.

From building a compelling practice narrative to understanding the unwritten rules of the lateral process, Allie shares the kind of candid, practical advice that's usually reserved for closed-door conversations. If you're an attorney thinking about a move or simply want to stay competitive in a fast-changing legal landscape this conversation will change how you approach your next step.

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Thinking about making a lateral move in law or wondering if you even should? In this episode of Legal Chutney, host Jagdeep Sekhon sits down with Bryson Malcolm, a former attorney turned legal recruiter, for a candid conversation about navigating the legal job market with clarity and confidence.

Bryson pulls back the curtain on what really goes into a successful lateral hire — from reading market trends and assessing demand in your practice area, to crafting a resume that actually moves the needle. They dig into the often-overlooked factors that make or break a move: cultural fit, DEI considerations, and the business of law that no one teaches you in school.

But the conversation goes deeper than job hunting. Jagdeep and Bryson unpack how to build lasting relationships, network with purpose, and find genuine fulfillment in your legal career, whether you're a traditional candidate or carving your own path into the industry.

If you're a lawyer thinking about what's next, this episode is your inside edge.

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In this episode of Legal Chutney, I sat down with Heather Reese, a personal injury attorney, model, and community advocate, for a candid conversation about redefining what it means to be a lawyer and giving yourself permission to be more than one thing. We talked about balancing multiple passions in a demanding profession, challenging outdated ideas of professionalism, and the importance of setting boundaries to avoid burnout.

Heather shared her personal journey of navigating the legal field while pursuing creative and advocacy-driven work, and how showing up authentically has helped her build stronger connections with clients, colleagues, and her community. We also explored the mental health challenges lawyers face, why burnout is so common in the profession, and how prioritizing well-being isn’t a weakness, but a necessity.

Throughout the conversation, Heather emphasized that success in law doesn’t require fitting into a narrow mold, and that embracing who you are both inside and outside the courtroom can lead to a more fulfilling and sustainable career.

💡 We covered:

• Redefining professionalism in the legal field
• Balancing law with personal passions and creativity
• Setting boundaries to prevent burnout
• The role of authenticity in building trust and connection
• Mental health awareness in the legal profession
• Showing up as your full self without apology