How Bold Women Lawyers are Changing the Rules featuring Sharon Christie

Sharon Christie explains why she went to law school after being an ICU nurse and the importance of being a bold woman lawyer.

Sharon Christie, a Notre Dame Law School graduate, explains why she transitioned from ICU nurse to law partner to business owner. As the founder and CEO of Bold Women Lawyers, Sharon Christie is coaching and mentoring women with small and solo law firms to excel.

ADVERTISER: This episode is sponsored by the Law Office of Vernon P. Thomas.

How Bold Women Lawyers are Changing the Rules featuring Sharon Christie

About This Episode

Sharon Christie began teaching women lawyers to run successful businesses. After realizing that she no longer loved being a partner in a law firm, Sharon Christie set up her own law firm where she worked on disability cases. Now, Sharon Christie created Bold Women Lawyers, where Sharon coaches and consults with female lawyers with solo or small practices.

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Listen to learn:

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How to create a social security and disability law practice
The importance of leaving the law when it no longer suits you
How to look at different areas of law before leaving the practice
How to structure your life around traveling every quarter

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We also discuss:

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How to change careers from nursing to law
Best career choices if you have a JD and enjoy teaching
Why hiking through Europe could be beneficial to a lawyer
How to be totally in control of your time

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Sharon Christie is licensed to practice law in Maryland. Learn more about Sharon Christie:

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/boldwomenlawyers/?hl=en

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Twitter: www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-christie-3849961/

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Website: www.boldwomenlawyers.com

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ADVERTISER: This episode is sponsored by the Law Office of Vernon P. Thomas.

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