In this episode, my friend Ryan (Chief Legal Officer at a large fintech company), discusses his career journey in the legal field. He shares insights on speaking about employers on podcasts and the importance of disclaimers. Ryan also talks about starting salaries and career paths in law, highlighting the factors that affect salary and job opportunities. He emphasizes the need for middle-of-the-road law students to explore different disciplines and gain experience through clerkships. Ryan shares his experience transitioning from private practice to in-house counsel and the differences between the two. He concludes by discussing the career paths of his peers in the legal field. In this part of the conversation, Ryan Foley discusses the challenges of a legal career, including the long path to success and the lack of preparation for the actual practice of law. He also shares his experience during the 2008 financial crisis and how it shaped his career. Ryan then talks about his transition to private practice and the importance of being an entrepreneur and finding clients. He later discusses his move to in-house counsel and the different metrics and goals in that role. In this conversation, Ryan Foley shares his journey in the legal profession and his current role as the Chief Legal Officer at Acresure. He discusses the growth of work and compensation, the importance of communication, and opportunities in the legal field. Ryan also talks about building a career at XXXXX, the adversarial nature of the legal profession, and the role of continuing education in personal growth. He shares his future aspirations and desire to build his own business. Overall, Ryan emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself and making informed decisions when pursuing a legal career.