How To Blend Legal Teaching With Theater and Parenting feat. Keith Shannon and Kara Shannon

Keith Shannon is a former lawyer, legal educator, and lifelong
theater fan. Kara Shannon is his daughter and creative
collaborator. In this episode, Kyla speaks with the
father-daughter duo about their journey from legal careers and
musical soundtracks to launching Fourth Row Center, a podcast
celebrating Broadway and family bonds. Their story is a heartfelt
reminder that success can look like connection, creativity, and
choosing joy on your own terms.



LAWYER SIDE HUSTLES


Launching a podcast wasn’t just a fun hobby for Keith and Kara,
it was a way to stay connected, be creative, and invite others
into their world of Broadway fandom. What started as casual chats
about shows turned into Fourth Row Center, a podcast that’s part
review, part family banter, and part love letter to the stage.
“We started the podcast and love it together, so why not? And
it gives us an excuse to chat a little bit,” Kara Shannon shares in
Episode 202 of You Are a Lawyer.

This father-daughter side hustle is a reminder that legal
professionals can (and should) pursue joy. Whether you're behind
a mic or in the audience, there's power in showing up fully—as a
parent, partner, or creative collaborator.


LISTEN TO LEARN


How a law degree can support creative and nontraditional
careers

Why launching a passion project with a loved one is so
powerful

How to prioritize values like family, storytelling, and joy



WE ALSO DISCUSS


The practical power of paralegals in the legal field

How Kara and Keith’s shared love of musicals became a podcast

Why flexibility and curiosity are career superpowers






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