Happy Lawyer Profiles

Have your video games and play them too. Unsure of how to combine her passion for the creative space and the desire to help others, a single Twitter post led Alex to a budding practice in video game law. After all, who can better understand than a gamer-turned-lawyer herself?

Erin’s law school journey started with a blunt hit to the head – no, seriously.

Some people become lawyers because they like to argue. Jennifer Wright became a lawyer because she likes to find common ground. She may be a lawyer by training, but she is a mediator by calling.

If you have lost your passion in law, remember why you went to law school, is Emily Lukaweski’s advice. Emily’s qualities that were outside the mainstream in law school and working for traditional law firms have been assets in her current career.

Being a high achiever with a passion for human rights and combating anti-Black racism helped land her role as the Executive Director and General Counsel at the Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC). But it took a village of support -- from her family, her legal peers, and her girlfriends -- to get Moya Teklu to where she is today.

Steve Monk’s winding path included changing professions and leaving a stable job several times before finding his passion with CEO Law. His journey through law is a perfect example of how it is never too late to give yourself the chance to find happiness.