The Jabot
The Jabot
Kathryn Rubino at Above the Law
Building A Firm That's Better Than Biglaw with Laurice Rutledge Lambert and Jennifer Whitton - Episode 206
25 minutes Posted Jul 11, 2025 at 9:00 am.
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Join host Kathryn Rubino with guests Laurice Rutledge Lambert and Jennifer Whitton. Discover their unique journey from Big Law to founding a boutique health law firm. Explore their mission-driven approach and the challenges they face in healthcare regulation. Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs and legal enthusiasts

 

Highlights

  • Jennifer's journey: from international relations to law.

  • Laurice's shift from medicine ambitions to health law.

  • Misconceptions about lawyers and real pathway insights.

  • Importance of persistence in career focus.

  • Jennifer's mentor-driven transition to actual healthcare law.

  • Challenges and implications of starting their own firm.

  • Big law vs. entrepreneurship: Laurice's turning point.

  • Values-driven alignment in forming their firm.

  • Organic growth and values attract talent.

  • Overcoming misconceptions about small firms lacking sophistication.

  • Team strength and client faith as major successes.

  • Current challenges and future of health care law.

 

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