Breaking The Law

A Healthy Breakaway from Big Law

This episode of Breaking the Law, Matt Agnew, founder of Agnew Law, joins Ashlyn Lindskog and Sam Foreman to discuss his journey through Big Law. Matt shares about the toll that Big Law can take, the challenges it presents to prioritizing the things that matter most, and what led him to breaking free from Big Law to choose something better for him and his family. 
 

Tips for Starting a Law Firm

So you want to start a law firm? Check out this great conversation between Ashlyn Lindskog, founder of AB Legal, and Sam Foreman, founder of Foreman Law, as they discuss why they decided to start their firms, what they've learned, and practical tips for starting a firm.  

Thriving in Big Law? An Exceptional Experience

Can you thrive in Big Law? Bill Wahlberg shares his experiences in traditional law firm models with co-hosts Ashlyn Lindskog and Sam Foreman, and identifies some of the keys that have helped him find a place to thrive in Big Law. In particular, Bill shares how big an impact culture and relationships has had on making his experience possible.  

2024: A Great Time to Be a Lawyer

2024 is a great time to be a lawyer. Kyle Robisch, partner at Latitude, a provider of top tier flexible legal talent, joins co-hosts Ashlyn Lindskog of AB Legal, and Sam Foreman of Foreman Law to discuss his journey from Big Law to creating alternative opportunities that enable lawyers and firms to thrive. Kyle shares with our audience, how personal clarity, preparation, and intentional relationships, helped him have a successful experience, and overcome the fear of making significant changes in his career.  

Generational shifts, Boundaries, and Their Influence on Traditional Law

Join Breaking the Law in the discussion of how generational shifts and the conscious upholding of personal boundaries may be transforming the age-old practices of law. In this episode, we chat more with Jordan Carter about the changing dynamics with young law students, the nuanced ways in which young professionals are influencing and redefining the practice of law, and how these shifts may signify a broader transformation in the traditional approach to legal practice.  

Breaking the Mold: A Conversation on Professional Identity Formation in Law School

 In this episode of "Breaking the Law," join us as we delve into the critical discourse of reimagining legal education with Assistant Professor and Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at KU Law, Jordan Carter. Jordan brings a fresh perspective, shedding light on her work in professional identity formation among young law students. We discuss strategies aimed at empowering students early in their legal journeys to ensure that the practice of law becomes a source of strength rather than a force that breaks them.
 
 

Change in Context, a Career of Consequence

Gloria Farha Flentje, former general counsel of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems joins Ashlyn Lindskog and Sam Foreman for a discussion of the changes she's seen throughout her career spanning parts of 5 decades, and the impact of sticking to her values. 
 
 

Life In Better Law

Co-hosts Ashlyn Lindskog and Sam Foreman are joined again by their better halves, Arli Lindskog and Meg Foreman, to discuss what the process of moving away from a traditional law firm model was like, and how life has changed since.  
 
Links: https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Club-Brad-Pitt/dp/B0028O9W50/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3SPDWOBBNMUU8&keywords=fight+club+movie&qid=1702497891&s=audible&sprefix=figt+club+movie%2Caudible%2C98&sr=1-2-catcorr  

Life In Traditional Law

Co-hosts Ashlyn Lindskog and Sam Foreman are joined by their better halves, Arli Lindskog and Meg Foreman, to discuss what life was like in a traditional law firm model, and how they took steps to break free to try something new.  
 
Links: https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/B072C64V1L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17KBPTCRKEDYD&keywords=boundaries&qid=1702497675&sprefix=boundaries%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1  

It’s time to Break the Law

Janet Thompson Jackson, Founder of Well-Law, and Danielle Hall, Executive Director of the Kansas Lawyers Assistance Program join co-hosts Ashlyn Lindskog and Sam Foreman for a deep dive into the how people are breaking free from the traditional approach to the law.
Links:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2022/01/13/carolyn-hax-burned-out-quit-job-second-guessing/
https://www.abajournal.com/voice/article/the-aba-well-being-pledge-turns-5-progress-made-progress-needed
Find out more about Foreman Law at https://goforemanlaw.com/
Find out more about AB Legal at https://www.ablegalks.com/
Watch the video episode at https://youtu.be/WCQYCAUEkLo?si=2SF9Z1Tn2AHwJYNO