About Matt Korn: Matthew Korn is a Partner at Fisher Phillips, where he represents employers in complex class and collective actions while providing strategic workplace law counseling across a wide range of industries. Drawing on experience as a former in-house counsel at a multinational public company, he helps organizations navigate urgent compliance and litigation risks with practical, business-focused solutions. In addition to his legal practice, Matthew is the founder of Dad, Esq., a community for lawyer dads designed to support professionals in balancing demanding careers with the challenges of fatherhood. He also mentors rising legal talent through The Associate’s Edge, where he guides associates on the path to partnership. A father of four and advocate for autism awareness, Matthew is committed to both advancing the legal profession and strengthening communities.

In this episode, Ted and Matt Korn discuss:

• Career development through unexpected opportunities and challenges
• Balancing professional ambition with personal and family commitments
• The value of shared experiences and peer support
• How intentional choices shape both work and life satisfaction

Key Takeaways:

• Staying open to unexpected career paths, even ones that seem far from your original plan, can help you build diverse skills and experiences that later give you the confidence and credibility to thrive in your chosen field.
• When considering major career or life decisions, it is important to weigh not just professional advancement but also how those choices will support stability and flexibility for your family and personal growth in the long term.
• Recognizing the early signs of burnout and proactively adjusting your workload, travel, or commitments allows you to protect your energy while still showing up fully for both your work and your relationships.
• Intentionally joining or creating communities of people who share similar challenges provides encouragement, accountability, and fresh perspectives that make it easier to balance demanding responsibilities with personal fulfillment. 

"I realized there is just a mountain of stuff for working moms out there... but there wasn’t as much stuff for dads trying to manage two roles." — Matt Korn

Connect with Matt Korn: 

Website: https://dadesq.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewkorn/

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