How a Health Scare Made a Patent Prosecutor Change Careers featuring Krista Contino Saumby

Krista Contino Saumby became a patent prosecutor and worked at
the big law firms that intimidate everyone. This happened after
Krista studied mathematics, became an electrical engineer, and
took multiple bar exams. 





After realizing that stress from her career was negatively
affecting her health, Krista Contino Saumby worked with a career
coach to determine what she wanted from her career. Now, Krista
Contino Saumby is the founder of The Law Bridge.





The Law Bridge helps first-generation lawyers understand general
professional skills and how to avoid major pitfalls in their
careers. Krista Contino Saumby likes to say that she is helping
new lawyers “navigate the invisible furniture” of this new
culture. 





Krista Contino Saumby also serves as the Director of Career
Services with Elon University School of Law. 





Listen to learn:





How to work in patent prosecution

The importance of taking the bar exam even if you don’t want
to practice law

How others can motivate you to become a lawyer or attend law
school






We also discuss:





How to assist first-generation lawyers with professional
development

Best career choices if you have a JD and an engineering
background

Why career coaches are beneficial to unhappy lawyers






Krista Contino Saumby is licensed to practice law in Minnesota,
North Carolina, California, and the patent bar. Learn more about
Krista Contino Saumby:  





LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridgethelaw/





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