Discover
the
inspiring
journeys
of
Calyssa
Zellars
and
Kya
Henley,
founders
of
Saint
Park
Law,
on
this
episode
of
the
Jabot
Podcast!
Learn
how
these
two
dynamic
lawyers
navigated
non-linear
career
paths,
left
Biglaw
to
start
their
own
firm,
and
stayed
true
to
their
mission.
Gain
insights
into
their
unique
approach
to
crisis
management
and
investigations,
the
importance
of
intentional
practice,
and
how
they’ve
blended
personal
passion
with
professional
excellence.
Don’t
miss
this
episode
for
a
fresh
take
on
entrepreneurship
in
law!
Highlights
-
Why
law
school?
Personal
motivations
for
impactful
careers. -
Career
transition:
Becoming
civil
rights
attorneys. -
Non-linear
career
path:
From
Detroit
Lions
to
PR. -
Public
defender
experience:
Passion
fueled
by
Trayvon
Martin
case. -
Entrepreneurship:
Founding
Saint
Park
Law. -
Building
a
mission:
Aligning
skills
with
passion. -
Identity
in
firm
name:
Personal
maternal
lineage
inspiration. -
Balancing
work
and
life:
Strategies
for
managing
mental
health. -
Advice
for
new
lawyers:
“No
one
knows
you
better
than
you.” -
Encouragement
to
be
pioneers:
Charting
unique
career
paths.
The
Jabot
podcast
is
an
offshoot
of
the
Above
the
Law
brand
focused
on
the
challenges
women,
people
of
color,
LGBTQIA,
and
other
diverse
populations
face
in
the
legal
industry.
Our
name
comes
from
none
other
than
the
Notorious
Ruth
Bader
Ginsburg
and
the
jabot
(decorative
collar)
she
wore
when
delivering
dissents
from
the
bench.
It’s
a
reminder
that
even
when
we
aren’t
winning,
we’re
still
a
powerful
force
to
be
reckoned
with.
Happy
listening!
Kathryn
Rubino
is
a
Senior
Editor
at
Above
the
Law,
host
of
The
Jabot
podcast,
and
co-host
of
Thinking
Like
A
Lawyer.
AtL
tipsters
are
the
best,
so
please
connect
with
her.
Feel
free
to
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