
The Definitive 6-Pillar Model to Be(coming) a Happy Rainmaker and Designing a Legal Career You Love

Introducing the 6-Pillars of Be(coming) a Happy Rainmaker
Based on decades of experience with lawyers at various stages of their careers, I’ve learned that these are the key ingredients to having an amazing legal career that is rewarding, fulfilling, and sustainable. As long as you like law, you can have a legal career you love.
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This page is an ever-evolving resource for lawyers who want to be or become happy rainmakers
I think this should be for every lawyer because becoming a happy rainmaker is crucial to having a great legal career.
I know that no matter who you are, what your biases are, how you like to work, and whatever else you have going on, you can become a happy rainmaker. There is a pathway for you. I understand the challenge: it wasn’t natural for me, and I never learned it in law school, but I’ve learned, and you can too.
I don’t have all the answers, so my goal is to bring together experts with amazing knowledge and share their amazing insights and lessons with you.
This site and its content are always evolving, and I welcome your feedback and questions. If you’d like to keep up with my content, subscribe below, and feel free to add a comment. Enjoy. And I’d say good luck, but this isn’t about luck – you don’t need luck – our 6 pillars are about moving purposefully through your career. So instead, I’ll say: relish the journey!
Learn more about each of the Pillars

Pillar 4: Plan Intentionally
Your career shouldn’t happen by accident; successful careers require consistent actions over time. Create the career you want by intentionally planning.

Pillar 5: Learn Continuously
Learning doesn’t stop with law school: the market, the profession, and your clients’ needs evolve continuously. So learn continuously to stay relevant.

Pillar 6: Design a
Legacy
All careers come to an end. Planning for the end of your career ensures you have the retirement you want and leave a meaningful legacy.
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