Everyone has their own unique career path. In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small shares his personal journey, highlighting how he initially planned to become a teacher before three developments steered him toward a career as a trial lawyer. Prior to entering private practice, he amassed a wealth of knowledge as a prosecutor in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Throughout this series, he will discuss these experiences and the lessons he learned from them, offering valuable insights to listeners at all stages of their legal careers.