The Former Lawyer Podcast · Jun 16, 2025 · 59:25
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Dan Lemon thought Biglaw was the peak—until the job started crushing his mental health. What looked like success on paper was making his life unlivable.
In this conversation, Dan shares how he went from corporate litigation to a more meaningful career in family law. We talk about the lies lawyers are told about prestige, the realities of mental health in the profession, and what it actually takes to build something better.
Whether you’re thinking about leaving law or just changing how you practice it, Dan’s story is proof that you’re not trapped.
See show notes at formerlawyer.com/272
Episodes: The Former Lawyer Podcast