Being a lawyer doesn’t have to mean long hours, constant stress, and zero time for yourself. But in personal injury law—especially in Ontario—the pressure to keep up can feel overwhelming.

In this episode of Life Beyond the Briefs, Brian Glass sits down with Catherine Shearer, a personal injury and long-term disability lawyer from Guelph, Canada, and host of The Happy Lawyer Podcast. Catherine shares her journey from general litigation to personal injury law, the challenges of Ontario’s hybrid system, and why prioritizing mental health is critical for long-term success.

They discuss:

• Why personal injury practices take years to become profitable—and how to manage the wait
• The impact of burnout in the legal profession and how to avoid it
• How setting boundaries and delegating effectively can transform your law firm
• Balancing work, family, and self-care without sacrificing your career

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind and wondered if there’s a better way to practice law, this episode is for you. Tune in now!

🔗 Connect with Catherine Shearer:
🎙 Listen to The Happy Lawyer Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-happy-lawyer-podcast/id1513076197
📍 Learn more about her work – https://www.catherineshearer.ca/
📲 Follow her on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-shearer-062434a6/
✉️ Contact her – [email protected]

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Brian Glass is a nationally recognized personal injury lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia. He is passionate about living a life of his own design and looking for answers to solutions outside of the legal field. This podcast is his effort to share that passion with others.

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