Lawyer Interrupted: Successfully Transitioning from the Practice of Law—and Back Again

This book covers both the practical and ethical considerations for lawyers taking a break in service for a variety of (voluntary and involuntary) reasons, including temporary leaves of absence, taking care of family, changing careers, disciplinary actions, and retirement. The book focuses on the importance of pre-planning, addresses the considerations unique to each reason for a break, and shares stories and advice from a broad population of lawyers who have taken a break from service for each of these reasons, including:• Nathan Sawaya – corporate lawyer turned internationally famous Lego brick artist• Jill Donovan – litigator turned nationally renowned celebrity jewelry designer• Laurel Bellows - Past President, American Bar Association• Todd Singer – former Oklahoma State Judge and litigator and currently a history teacher for an underserved community• Marc Luber – former entertainment lawyer and founder of the award-winning video website: JDCareersOutThere.com• Amy Impellizzeri – former Skadden Arps litig