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Do you have a transition plan?
Lawyers’ identities are often wrapped up in their profession. For many lawyers it’s hard to imagine doing anything else other than being a lawyer. However, there comes a time when attorneys have to start thinking about their transition out of practice. What does transition look like? What does transition mean financially? When should you start thinking about a transition plan? There are so many things consider. Lawyers Mutual has an entire blog series devoted to helping lawyers in transition. Here’s a look at our “lawyers in transition toolkit” blog series.
Part 1 – Get Your Mind Right
Part 2 – Imagining a Life Beyond the Law
Part 3 – When is it Time to Make a Change?
Part 4 – Finding the Right Words to Say
Part 5 – Don’t Call It Retirement
Part 6 – Keeping the Law Practice in the Family
Part 7 – Come Up with a Plan Today for a Smooth Transition Tomorrow
Part 8 – Financial Planning Prepare a Financial Plan for your Transition
Part 9 – Health Planning Plan for Your Health During a Career Transition
Part 10 – Can’t Afford to Quit
Part 11 – Time to Quit, But Don’t Want To?
Part 12 – Build Deep Bench
Have you started thinking about a transition plan for your practice? Another great resource is the NCBA’s Transitioning Lawyers Commission.