In class, we talked about students who found ways to practice without giving up control of their license. I am deeply concerned with finding a way to live and practice that allows me to do good without forfeiting a personal life and family. Many of us were astounded by the idea of a young associate who seized upon something that he did extremely well (greenmail) and that was of critical importance to his firm, which he leveraged to gain unparalleled flexibility and autonomy. I want that. I want to know what the firm needs that could be done effectively in a way that grants me greater control over my life.

And, I want to know how to get Big Law or Big Business to foot the bill for the cause I care about. Is it all about knowing who has sympathy for my cause? How do you get the firm to break the rules that ordinarily add to the bottom line?

-- SylvieRampal - 02 Jun 2008