483: Life as a Private Criminal Defense Attorney (w/Hannah Seigel Proff)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're speaking with criminal defense attorney Hannah Seigel Proff. We discuss the challenges and rewards of running a solo law practice, the unique aspects of juvenile defense work, and finding a good work-life balance in a legal career.

In this episode we discuss:

• Hannah's career journey and work in criminal defense
• Challenges and rewards of a private law practice
• Finding a good work-life balance
• The unique aspects of juvenile defense
• Building empathy and listening skills
• Reflections on law school and career advice for young lawyers

Resources

• LinkedIn: Hannah Seigel Proff (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahseigelproff/)
• Proff Law (Juvenile & Criminal Defense) (https://www.profflaw.com/)
• LYRIC: Learn Your Rights in the Community (https://lyricommunity.org/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=idealist)
• Transformative Justice Project (https://tjpcolorado.org/)
• Podcast Episode 81: Building Emotional Intelligence (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-81-emotional-intelligence-lawyers/)
• Podcast Episode 219: Mastering People Skills for Success as an Attorney (w/Stephanie Hanna) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-219-mastering-people-skills-for-success-as-an-attorney-w-stephanie-hanna/)
• Podcast Episode 389: Running a Criminal Defense Law Firm (w/Givelle Lamano) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-389-running-a-criminal-defense-law-firm-w-givelle-lamano/)
• How to Fight Law School Imposter Syndrome (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-fight-law-school-imposter-syndrome/)
• Level Up Your Networking Game: Be a Helper (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/level-up-your-networking-game-be-a-helper/)
• Are You Considering a Career in Criminal Defense? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/are-you-considering-a-career-in-criminal-defense/)

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