Rephonic
Artwork for Big Law Life

Big Law Life

Laura Terrell
Big Law
Law Firms
Partnership
Business Development
Laura Terrell
Client Relationships
Artificial Intelligence
Linkedin
Origination Credit
Big Law Life
Law Firm Culture
Time Entry
Book Of Business In Big Law
Reputation
Career Transition
Ambiguity
Leadership
Communication
Law Firm
Judgment

On Big Law Life, Laura Terrell and her guests discuss the strategies, steps, relationships and communications you need to navigate the world of large global and national law firms, from the perspective of lawyers, business and legal professionals, in-house counsel, and others with experience working in and around this environment. Laura dives into what you want to know about BigLaw but didn't lear... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes145Founded3 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
CareersBusinessManagement

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Big Law Life

Latest Episodes

One of the most revealing business development metrics in BigLaw is when something happens with a client, who do they call? Revenue, origination, pitches, and repeat matters all matter, but they do not always tell you how deep a client relationship r... more

How BigLaw firms actually measure a book of business matters, and a $1 million book can mean very different things depending what sits underneath that number, as well as where you are in your partnership tenure. A homegrown partnership candidate, a n... more

Why do some negative professional impressions fade quickly while others can follow a lawyer for years? And what can you can do when an outdated reputation begins affecting your opportunities? In BigLaw, reputations are often formed from relatively sm... more

There is an under-rated skill that can make lawyers significantly more valuable to partners and clients: being easy to brief. This does not mean knowing everything about a matter or immediately having the answer. It means being able to enter an unfam... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Economist Podcasts
Economist PodcastsThe Economist
The Opinions
The OpinionsThe New York Times Opinion
The Ezra Klein Show
The Ezra Klein ShowNew York Times Opinion

Recent Guests

Christian Amolsch
Principal and professional services leader for the Southeast region at Gensler
Gensler
Episode: #121: How BigLaw Office Design Impacts Culture, with Gensler's Christian Amolsch and Jordan Novak
Jordan Novak
Interior Designer at Gensler's Washington, DC office
Gensler
Episode: #121: How BigLaw Office Design Impacts Culture, with Gensler's Christian Amolsch and Jordan Novak
Lynda Galligan
Member of Goodwin's Management and Executive Committees; co-chair of the Business Law Department; Arisen Executive Compensation Committee
Goodwin Procter
Episode: #108: Inside Goodwin's Client Immersion Program for Junior Associates with Lynda Galligan and Josh Klatzkin
Josh Klatzkin
Member of Goodwin's Management and Executive Committees; Private Equity Group partner
Goodwin Procter
Episode: #108: Inside Goodwin's Client Immersion Program for Junior Associates with Lynda Galligan and Josh Klatzkin
Laura Terrell
Founder/Host of Big Law Life, attorney with extensive BigLaw experience
Big Law Life
Episode: #100: What 100 Episodes Reveal About BigLaw: Career Realities, Recurring Challenges, and Industry Shifts
Sheri Palomaki
Law firm executive with a track record in strategic planning and organizational change
Episode: #88: How Strategic Planning Can Help BigLaw Attorneys Succeed in Their Firms - with Sheri Palomaki
Leigh Riley
Partner in Foley & Lardner's Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group
Foley & Lardner
Episode: #85: Why BigLaw Partners Still Need Learning & Development—Leigh Riley on How Foley Built a Program That Delivers

Host

Laura Terrell
Host of Big Law Life; executive coach focusing on Big Law career strategies; expertise in firm dynamics, career transitions, and leadership coaching.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Amazing Podcast!

    I’ve listed to a few podcasts and immediately found this podcast insightful. Can’t wait to listen to the rest!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Duaaer
    United States3 months ago
  • Show

    Such good advice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    legaleagle72
    United States4 months ago
  • A Must-listen for Big Law Career Development

    This podcast provides insightful and practical advice for attorneys and business professionals in the Big Law industry. It addresses challenges in the Big Law career path head-on and offers positive, collaborative, and pragmatic solutions. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A_Grateful_Listener
    United States7 months ago
  • Great advice for aspiring partners

    If you are going to listen to one podcast on how to succeed in BigLaw, this is it. Laura has incredible insights and gets right to the point. She lived BigLaw so she knows what she is talking about. Very engaging!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SecklerAttorneyCoaching
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic Insights & Awesome Host!

    Laura does a remarkable job in bringing to life all aspects of Big Law Life and to assisting those who seek a career in Big Law navigate the business of Big Law. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aclark1985
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

• Practical, straight-forward guidance for navigating BigLaw careers
• Engaging host with real-world BigLaw experience and insider insights
• Content is broadly applicable to professional services beyond law
• Guests provide diverse perspectives on law firm economics and culture

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#249
United States/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#137
Germany/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#73
Singapore/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#124
Norway/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#183
Belgium/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#243
Saudi Arabia/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#100: What 100 Episodes Reveal About BigLaw: Career Realities, Recurring Challenges, and Industry Shifts
Q: What first inspired you to start Big Law Life and what did you most want to demystify about life in Big Law?
Laura explains that the show emerged to address gaps in how Big Law is discussed, focusing on the culture, business side, and everyday practicalities, not just legal theory, and to provide guidance for navigating career paths within large firms.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Big Law Life

What is Big Law Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Big Law Life zeroes in on the practical realities of navigating large law firms and professional services firms. It emphasizes career strategy, client development, reputation management, and the evolving dynamics of partnership, compensation, and firm structure. Guests and the host share actionable frameworks for building influence, aligning work with business outcomes, and maneuvering through transitions—offering clear signals for those aiming to advance in BigLaw or adjacent professional services roles. The show stands out for its focus on real-world economics (origination, attribution, and governance), leadership culture, and tips you can apply whether you're an associate, partner, recruiter, or in-house advisor looking to maximize impac... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Big Law Life?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Big Law Life. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Big Law Life and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Big Law Life get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Big Law Life, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Big Law Life?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Big Law Life, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Big Law Life have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Big Law Life has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Big Law Life?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Big Law Life:

1. The Indicator from Planet Money
2. Economist Podcasts
3. The Opinions
4. A Bit of Optimism
5. The Ezra Klein Show

How many episodes of Big Law Life are there?

Big Law Life launched 3 years ago and published 145 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Big Law Life?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Big Law Life?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Big Law Life from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Big Law Life?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Big Law Life. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Big Law Life?

Recent guests on Big Law Life include:

1. Christian Amolsch
2. Jordan Novak
3. Lynda Galligan
4. Josh Klatzkin
5. Laura Terrell
6. Sheri Palomaki
7. Leigh Riley

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days