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Podcast: You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law
Episode: How Solo Practice Gives Lawyers More Freedom
Description: Edward Cohn is a criminal defense attorney who has spent 23 years running his own solo practice across three states. In this episode, he shares why opening his own firm right out of law school gave him the freedom he always wanted, how a background in music shaped his confidence and creativity, and why some lawyers thrive when they build their practice on their own terms.Lawyer Side HustlesWhile Edward doesn’t have a traditional ‘side hustle’, his entire career reflects an entrepreneurial mindset that many lawyers overlook. Instead of building a firm w...