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From the American Bar Association Web Store:

“A terrific guide for women and men thinking of exiting or re-entering the legal field. Filled with lots of practical advice in an easy-to-use format, I wish it had been available when I was going through the process.”

–Amy Goodman, partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, formerly work-at-home legal editor and lawyer at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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“An outstanding, informative resource. A survival guide for women (and men) who choose to “step away” from traditional, full-time law practice — while staying connected to the law. Julie Tower-Pierce is a successful role model for what she advocates: keeping a foot in the law door.”

–Professor Jacquelyn Slotkin, California Western School of Law, co-author and co-editor of It’s Harder in Heels: Essays by Women Lawyers Achieving Work-Life Balance

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“In this elegantly written book, Julie Tower-Pierce provides an informative, accessible and honest assessment of how an attorney can cobble together a career and a life that works in our crazy post-modern world. Reading the book is like having a brainstorming session over a cup of tea with a dear and knowledgeable friend. The book speaks to honoring all of one’s loves – the law, life’s passions, and family – in a field that would otherwise demand choosing one and casting away the rest.”

–Ellen Swain Veen, J.D., former Assistant Professor of Law and Director of Academic Success Program, Vermont Law School

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The Perfect Companion for Lawyers

- contemplating a career timeout or detour
- looking for ways to get noticed in today's economy
- trying to find work
- seeking improved work/life balance
- looking for flexible, meaningful work
- wanting to reenter the profession ("onramp")
- staying-at-home (lawyer moms or dads)
- thinking about starting or growing a family
- dreaming about pursuing a dream or business idea alongside or beyond the law

And for Legal Employers

- looking for innovative ways to retain talent
- hoping to improve employee career satisfaction and productivity
- strategizing ways to cut costs in today's economy

IF YOU READ STAYING AT HOME, STAYING IN THE LAW, DON'T MISS...

The Part-Time Shingle eBook - By Carolyn Elefant (author of Solo By Choice and MyShingle.com) & Julie Tower-Pierce

Published by the American Bar Association

"Julie Tower-Pierce challenges the traditional view of the legal profession as "either you're in or you're out", and explains how to "stay-at-home" while keeping your foot in the door of legal practice." - ABA Web Store.

Read what others are saying about Staying at Home, Staying in the Law here.

Pursue Your Dreams

Darling Hill

Need more inspiration to take charge of work and life? See what Julie says about the law and life in the February 2009 ABA Journal article, Taking Charge of Work and Life.



Survive and Thrive in the New Economy

Is the economic downturn an opportunity to pursue your dreams? See what Julie says in an April 2009 Interview with Your ABA.

Listen to the free Podcast: Lawyers Between Jobs: Staying Marketable, Staying Connected, and Staying Visible, featuring Julie with legal experts Carolyn Elefant, Denise Howell and Ari Kaplan.

Staying at Home, Staying in the Law

If you've ever found yourself dreaming about a professional detour to pursue an interest beyond legal practice, have already stepped away from practice, or are looking for the legal re-entry onramp, Staying at Home, Staying in the Law is for you.

Unexpectedly Unemployed or Delayed Start Date

In today's economy, it's also the ideal companion for the unexpectedly unemployed lawyer looking to get noticed or boost their resume while between jobs. It's also a great guide for law school graduates or new lawyers facing a delayed employer start date. Read more about the book here.



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