# Building A Firm That's Better Than Biglaw with Laurice Rutledge Lambert and Jennifer Whitton - Episode 206

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Podcast: [The Jabot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jabot-1141212)
Published: 2025-07-11T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1520

## Resource

Join host Kathryn Rubino with guests Laurice Rutledge Lambert and Jennifer Whitton. Discover their unique journey from Big Law to founding a boutique health law firm. Explore their mission-driven approach and the challenges they face in healthcare regulation. Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs and legal enthusiasts Highlights Jennifer's journey: from international relations to law. Laurice's shift from medicine ambitions to health law. Misconceptions about lawyers and real pathway insights. Importance of persistence in career focus. Jennifer's mentor-driven transition to actual healthcare law. Challenges and implications of starting their own firm. Big law vs. entrepreneurship: Laurice's turning point. Values-driven alignment in forming their firm. Organic growth and values attract talent. Overcoming misconceptions about small firms lacking sophistication. Team strength and client faith as major successes. Current challenges and future of health care law. Episode Sponsored By https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus Links and Resources Jennifer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpwhitton/ Laurice's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauricelambert/ Subscribe, Share and Review To get the next episode subscribe with your favorite podcast player. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

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