The podcast for lawyers and professionals working in, with, and around Big Law

Hear from lawyers and other professionals who have experience navigating work and life in the challenging world of large law firms.

The Podcast

Expert insights and advice to help you achieve your goals in your legal career

Working in and with big law firms is full of challenges — everything from becoming a partner to succeeding as a partner or pivoting to another role, making your case for compensation and recognition as a professional at any level, managing and steering the business of the firm, and engaging these firms as outside counsel.

On this podcast, I share what I’ve learned in a long career as a Big Law partner, and also talk to others — lawyers, business developers, project managers, legal pricing experts, clients, and other professionals — about what they find exciting, engaging, frustrating, challenging and motivating in working with these firms.

You may be:

  • Already working in Big Law and are looking to advance your career or transition out;

  • Wondering what it takes to move into a Big Law from government or corporate legal departments;

  • Trying to improve your relationships with outside counsel at large law firms; or

  • Otherwise want to understand more about how to engage in the large, complex business environment of major global law firms

For all of these and many other situations, the podcast offers candid and honest advice that will help you take the next best step toward your professional goals in the world of Big Law.

#40: Navigating BigLaw to General Counsel and Beyond with Shauna Barnes
Laura Terrell Laura Terrell

#40: Navigating BigLaw to General Counsel and Beyond with Shauna Barnes

Moving from BigLaw as an associate to an in-house leadership role can be daunting, but for Shauna Barnes - Founding Partner of Barnes Beverage Group, a full service law firm for the beverage industry - it was an opportunity that helped her to share the legal career she wanted with the clients who value her counsel.


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#36: BigLaw Insights from Bloomberg Law Reporter Roy Strom
Laura Terrell Laura Terrell

#36: BigLaw Insights from Bloomberg Law Reporter Roy Strom

What are journalists covering BigLaw focused on when they examine law firms and the unique challenges they face in the legal market? Roy Strom of Bloomberg Law shares his experience as a reporter focused on how the law firm industry continues to grow and adapt to new economic and technological developments.

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#35: How to Make Your Practice Stand Out in BigLaw
Laura Terrell Laura Terrell

#35: How to Make Your Practice Stand Out in BigLaw

You need to raise your game as a lawyer, so that your clients and colleagues see you as someone who offers not just great legal skills but more that can help establish you as a trusted and valued partner.

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#25: How Associates Can Improve Business Development Skills
Laura Terrell Laura Terrell

#25: How Associates Can Improve Business Development Skills

Are you frustrated trying to figure out how to build client relationships and lay the groundwork to bring in business to your law firm? There are some key practical steps you can take, and some ways you can pivot your approach to position you for success.

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Guests on Big Law Life

Interested in being a guest on Big Law Life?

Contact Laura at laura@lauraterrell.com to share what you would like to add to the conversation about life in big law firms.