# You Can Walk Away From Biglaw And Have The Career Of Your Dreams with Marc Brown - Episode 211

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Podcast: [The Jabot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jabot-1141212)
Published: 2025-09-26T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1285

## Resource

In this episode, host Kathryn Rubino chats with Marc Brown, a dynamic attorney and Big Dave's Cheesesteaks franchise owner. Marc opens up about his non-linear career path from Biglaw to founding his own successful firm, sharing insights on the fulfilling shift to plaintiff's work and the challenges of running a business. Aspiring lawyers and entrepreneurs alike will find inspiration in Marc's journey of pursuing passion over convention and learning to balance career and life. Tune in for a mix of legal wisdom and the secret to a perfect cheesesteak!. Episode Highlights Childhood dream of becoming a lawyer Reality vs. TV portrayal of law work Unplanned career path: Starting a law firm Shift from Biglaw to plaintiff's work Dealing with emotionally challenging cases Transition to owning a law firm Lessons from running a personal injury firm Challenges of starting a new practice Importance of experience before starting a firm Franchise opportunity with Big Dave's Balancing multiple business ventures Career highlight: Marc Brown Legal Minute Learning from career lows and losses Episode Sponsored By https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus Links and Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusjbrown/ https://www.marcbrownlawfirm.com/ https://www.bigdavesway.com/ 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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