PLI Testimonials Career Milestones Series Episode 2: Retiring from Practice.
In this episode, a diverse group of retired lawyers share their personal experiences in preparing for and deciding to leave the practice. Our interviewees recall pivotal moments and offer insights for new associates and senior lawyers to consider as they continue to practice and eventually plan for retirement.
Featured speakers: Andrea Colby (Pro Se LLC), Larry Hamermesh (Widener University Delaware Law School), Christopher K. Hu (Blank Rome LLP), Laurin Kleiman (Sidley Austin LLP), Joan McKown (Jones Day).
In the PLI Testimonials Series, “Retiring from Practice” episode, a diverse group of retired lawyers share their personal experiences in preparing for and deciding to leave the practice. Our interviewees recall pivotal moments and offer insights for new associates and senior lawyers to consider as they continue to practice and eventually plan for retirement.
To help you navigate the episode, the questions are listed below. You can also find the chapters marked in the player.
00:22 - When did you know you wanted to retire from practicing law?
03:17 - What surprised you about retirement?
06:49 - Did you have fears or concerns about retirement (if any)?
07:55 - How did you inform your clients and colleagues?
09:01 - How did you prepare for succession planning?
10:31 - What advice would you give your younger self to prepare for retirement?
14:13 - What activities are you engaged in as a retiree?
16:39 - What do you like least about being retired?
17:49 - What do you like best about being retired?
PLI Testimonials is a new video interview series featuring candid interviews with lawyers sharing their personal experiences and key lessons learned after achieving notable career milestones. View all episodes of PLI Testimonials and much more on the Lawyering Essentials landing page.