Doing the Law Differently: Finding the Legal Career That's Right for You

Beyond Big Law

Big Law has a lot to offer. Prestige, rigor, and the kind of intellectual challenge that draws most of us to the law in the first place. But after a couple decades inside that world, I started to wonder if there was another way I could get the satisfaction of legal problem-solving and genuine relationship-building that I loved without the billable hours and institutional constraints.

The more I thought about what that might look like, the more I came to understand that the same forces shaping my thinking were also reshaping the whole landscape of legal talent. As Big Law has increasingly shifted toward the most profitable work, the economics of all traditional legal services have ballooned, to the great chagrin of buyers. This dynamic is creating structural demand for a different kind of legal engagement.

I wanted something different, and I realized the business of law did, too.

Why NomosFIT

That's what NomosFIT is for, and why I somewhat surprisingly became its CEO. It's early days, having launched only in 2025, but already I'm seeing how fittingly this role answers that lingering question I had of what I might do next. Not only do I continue to advise clients on how to approach their legal challenges with efficiency; I also have the privilege of supporting the growing ranks of exceptional legal talent who, like me, have taken the deliberate step toward finding a new way to put their skills and experience to use.

Who This Model Is For

This model is not for everyone. Fractional and interim work requires self-direction, comfort with ambiguity, and the confidence to step into a new environment and add value quickly. Those are not qualities that every lawyer has. But many experienced lawyers do have them, particularly those who've spent years doing complex work under pressure and now, as I did, want something new.

What this model gives back to such talented people is the chance to continue doing serious, meaningful legal work on their own terms. For lawyers who are still in the prime of their careers and want something different, or those who have stepped back from full-time practice and want to stay engaged, the fractional model offers what the traditional legal career rarely does: true flexibility without a sacrifice in the quality or complexity of the work.

I didn't leave BigLaw because I was done with the law. I left because I wanted to keep doing it, differently. If that resonates with you, I would love to talk.