We came across this article that we though many of you would find helpful and inspiring.

It discusses 5 female lawyers who successfully transitioned into various alternative careers.

One became an sole practitioner, author and blogger, one created a small, two person firm and a network for women lawyers, one is in-house counsel for a digital distribution company, one is an executive at a legal services company, and the other became an entrepreneur. 

For all of you lawyers out there seeking new career paths, this article is great reminder that you should avoid getting stuck on one particular path and need to keep an open mind about your career options.  Opportunities abound, its just a matter of finding the right fit for you.