Reversed in Part: 15 Law School Grads on Pursuing Non-Traditional Careers

 There are plenty of reasons to become a lawyer. Some of us want to pursue justice and improve our communities. Others want to earn a comfortable living. But what happens if you're in the middle of law school and discover that you don't want to become a lawyer? Or what if you are practicing law and recognize that you want to take your career in another direction?


In Reversed in Part, Adam Pascarella, a former litigator at a Vault 100 law firm and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, shares the stories of 15 law school graduates who have built stellar careers outside of legal practice. From startups and nonprofits to politics and art, these individuals have taken their legal education and skills and successfully applied them in different domains. 


Some of the stories that you will hear in this book include:


  • How SkyBridge Capital founder and former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci built a career in finance after graduating from Harvard Law School.
  • How Melinda Snodgrass, a celebrated author and screenwriter in the science fiction world, relied on wise words from Star Wars to quit legal practice and pursue her writing dreams.
  • How ESPN college basketball broadcaster Jay Bilas started calling basketball games while practicing law.
  • How Jessica Medina leveraged her side hobby of financial planning to leave the legal industry and become an Accredited Financial Counselor. 
  • How Tiffany Duong used a life-changing scuba diving trip to leave Big Law and become a writer, explorer, and inspirational speaker.


Whether you are thinking about becoming a lawyer, considering an exit from a corporate law firm, or simply want to learn more about individuals who crafted careers on their own terms, Reversed in Part is for you. With compelling stories and hard-fought lessons, this book can be your inspirational guide as you build your career outside legal practice.

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Reversed in Part: 15 Law School Grads on Pursuing Non-Traditional Careers

 There are plenty of reasons to become a lawyer. Some of us want to pursue justice and improve our communities. Others want to earn a comfortable living. But what happens if you're in the middle of law school and discover that you don't want to become a lawyer? Or what if you are practicing law and recognize that you want to take your career in another direction?


In Reversed in Part, Adam Pascarella, a former litigator at a Vault 100 law firm and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, shares the stories of 15 law school graduates who have built stellar careers outside of legal practice. From startups and nonprofits to politics and art, these individuals have taken their legal education and skills and successfully applied them in different domains. 


Some of the stories that you will hear in this book include:


  • How SkyBridge Capital founder and former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci built a career in finance after graduating from Harvard Law School.
  • How Melinda Snodgrass, a celebrated author and screenwriter in the science fiction world, relied on wise words from Star Wars to quit legal practice and pursue her writing dreams.
  • How ESPN college basketball broadcaster Jay Bilas started calling basketball games while practicing law.
  • How Jessica Medina leveraged her side hobby of financial planning to leave the legal industry and become an Accredited Financial Counselor. 
  • How Tiffany Duong used a life-changing scuba diving trip to leave Big Law and become a writer, explorer, and inspirational speaker.


Whether you are thinking about becoming a lawyer, considering an exit from a corporate law firm, or simply want to learn more about individuals who crafted careers on their own terms, Reversed in Part is for you. With compelling stories and hard-fought lessons, this book can be your inspirational guide as you build your career outside legal practice.

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Reversed in Part: 15 Law School Grads on Pursuing Non-Traditional Careers

by Adam Pascarella
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Reversed in Part: 15 Law School Grads on Pursuing Non-Traditional Careers

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Overview

 There are plenty of reasons to become a lawyer. Some of us want to pursue justice and improve our communities. Others want to earn a comfortable living. But what happens if you're in the middle of law school and discover that you don't want to become a lawyer? Or what if you are practicing law and recognize that you want to take your career in another direction?


In Reversed in Part, Adam Pascarella, a former litigator at a Vault 100 law firm and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, shares the stories of 15 law school graduates who have built stellar careers outside of legal practice. From startups and nonprofits to politics and art, these individuals have taken their legal education and skills and successfully applied them in different domains. 


Some of the stories that you will hear in this book include:


  • How SkyBridge Capital founder and former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci built a career in finance after graduating from Harvard Law School.
  • How Melinda Snodgrass, a celebrated author and screenwriter in the science fiction world, relied on wise words from Star Wars to quit legal practice and pursue her writing dreams.
  • How ESPN college basketball broadcaster Jay Bilas started calling basketball games while practicing law.
  • How Jessica Medina leveraged her side hobby of financial planning to leave the legal industry and become an Accredited Financial Counselor. 
  • How Tiffany Duong used a life-changing scuba diving trip to leave Big Law and become a writer, explorer, and inspirational speaker.


Whether you are thinking about becoming a lawyer, considering an exit from a corporate law firm, or simply want to learn more about individuals who crafted careers on their own terms, Reversed in Part is for you. With compelling stories and hard-fought lessons, this book can be your inspirational guide as you build your career outside legal practice.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798985500417
Publisher: Adam Pascarella
Publication date: 03/21/2022
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 697
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

Adam Pascarella is the founder of Second Order Capital Management, an investment management firm located in New York City. He was previously a litigation associate at Baker McKenzie, where he specialized in general commercial litigation. Adam received a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Michigan. He lives with his wife Leah, son Paul, and dog Ruby.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 •• page 1

Traveling Off the Beaten Path


Chapter 2 •• page 12

Keith Rabois - Operator and Venture Capitalist


Chapter 3 •• page 36

Tiffany Duong - Writer, Explorer, and Inspirational Speaker


Chapter 4 •• page 59

Daron K. Roberts - Former NFL Assistant Coach and University Lecturer


Chapter 5 •• page 80

Jessica Medina - Accredited Financial Counselor


Chapter 6 •• page 104

Anthony Scaramucci - Entrepreneur and Former White House Communications Director


Chapter 7 •• page 117

Melinda Snodgrass - Author and Screenwriter


Chapter 8 •• page 139

Richard Hsu - Legal Recruiter


Chapter 9 •• page 161

Diahann Billings Burford - Nonprofit CEO


Chapter 10 •• page 184

Jay Bilas - College Basketball Analyst and Sports Personality


Chapter 11 •• page 205

Ayelette Robinson - Actress and Entrepreneur


Chapter 12 •• page 230

Sander Daniels - Entrepreneur


Chapter 13 •• page 248

Nelly Baksht - Artist


Chapter 14 •• page 263

David Hornik - Venture Capitalist and Educator


Chapter 15 •• page 287

Angela Saverice-Rohan - Management Consultant and Privacy Expert


Chapter 16 •• page 308

Mia Dell - Policy Director


Chapter 17 •• page 328

Twenty-Five Key Takeaways


Acknowledgements •• page 353


About the Author •• page 354 

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