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Podcast: You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law
Episode: How to Fight for Employment Benefits feat. Misty Leon
Description: Misty Leon didn’t know that employee benefits law existed, but the practice perfectly suited her interests and skills. This specialty law practice allowed Misty to work for 19 years in private practice before moving in-house and working with Texas Instruments. Misty Leon's BackgroundAs a first-generation lawyer, Misty didn’t have much experience with lawyers and what they did daily, but she knew she wanted to study law. During her 1L summer, Misty worked with a plaintiff litigation attorney specializing in disability benefits and ERISA. This internship was Misty...