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Perspective

Jul. 29, 2010

Second Acts in Law

When was the last time you felt joy working as an attorney? By Helen Palmer of Watermark Interpreting.

By Helen Palmer

Since the recent collapse of the legal market, many attorneys have been rethinking their career paths: some out of necessity, some for additional job security and some, like me, who sought more personal fulfillment. This past year, I took the initiative and have had the great joy of launching my new business as a Spanish legal interpreter, a second act in law that successfully combines my interests, experience, and education.

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