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In a recent episode of Above the Law\u2019s<\/em> The Jabot Podcast<\/a><\/strong>, Conn Maciel Carey Co\u2011Founder and Labor and Employment Chair Kara M. Maciel<\/a><\/strong> shares a candid look at what it really takes to build a legal practice that aligns with your life \u2014 not the other way around. From the early financial decisions that gave her long\u2011term flexibility to the intentional design of a boutique firm that prioritizes culture and client partnership, Kara reflects on the choices that shaped her career and the practice she leads today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the conversation, she discusses how she and her co\u2011founder, Eric J. Conn<\/strong><\/a>, realized Big Law\u2019s traditional platform was not compatible with the kind of professional and personal lives they envisioned. Their solution was bold: create a national boutique firm grounded in collaborative leadership and a people\u2011centered approach to both clients and employees. Twelve years later, that vision has become a thriving practice with a distinct model and a clear identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kara\u2019s insights offer a thoughtful roadmap for lawyers considering alternative career paths, and a reminder that designing a fulfilling legal career is both possible and deeply worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to the full conversation on The Jabot Podcast<\/strong><\/a> to hear Kara\u2019s story in her own words.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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