The 6 Pillars to Be(coming) a Happy Rainmaker
You can be a successful lawyer AND live a life you love.
You don’t have to choose.
Develop a strong book of business, work with clients you enjoy, and still make it to dinner with your family.
The 6 Pillars framework shows you how to design a legal career on your terms.
Problems in the profession
28%
of lawyers
struggle with depression.
Between 21%
and 36%
of practicing attorneys qualify as problem drinkers.
Lawyers with high
perceived stress
are 22 times more likely to contemplate suicide than those with low stress.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
We created the 6 Pillars framework after seeing too many brilliant lawyers burn out and miss their own lives.
Our mission: Not one more lawyer suicide. Ever again.
Every lawyer deserves to be happy.
And with the right framework, you can build a career that supports the life you want.
Where Do You Stand?
The 6 Pillars
Are the essential building blocks every lawyer needs to create a sustainable, fulfilling career. They work together to help you build your practice while protecting your well-being.
Take the 6 Pillars Assessment to discover your strengths and opportunities across all six pillars in less than five minutes.
Become a Happy Rainmaker: The 6 Pillars
Learn from rainmakers who’ve built successful practices and fulfilling lives.
This framework comes from real lawyers who figured out how to thrive, not just survive.
Pillar 1: Care for Yourself
Taking care of yourself physically and mentally makes you a better lawyer and helps you show up better for everyone in your life.
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Pillar 2: Develop Business
Having your own clients gives you leverage at your firm and the power to set your schedule, dictate terms, and work however you want.
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Pillar 3: Set Boundaries
Setting boundaries gives you time for what matters most to you, and helps you build a successful career that leaves room for a full life.
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Pillar 4: Plan Intentionally
Taking control of your schedule in the short-term and long-term gives you the ability to fit in the most important parts of your career and life.
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Pillar 5: Learn Continuously
Committing to life-long learning allows you to address your clients’ evolving needs and adapt to the future of your practice.
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Pillar 6: Design a Legacy
Defining what you want to be known for now and in the future and preparing for a meaningful retirement creates a legacy you can be proud of.
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.1 Can Make a Difference
Small actions compound. The most successful changes start with one manageable step.
Block 6 minutes for a walk. Reach out to one client. Set one boundary. Take one step.
Then another.
Resources to Support Your Journey
This page is an ever-evolving resource for lawyers who want to be or become happy rainmakers.
Because every lawyer deserves to be happy.
Watch the Happy Rainmakers Video Series
Explore conversations with experts across all six pillars.
Most videos are about six minutes long—because .1 can make a difference.
Pillar 1: Care for Yourself
Lawyers & Chronic Stress: The Benefits of Downtime for Improved Performance in .1
Pillar 2: Develop Business
The 30-Minute Daily Habit that Can Boost Your Legal Career and Happiness in .1
Pillar 3: Define Boundaries
Lawyers & Chronic Stress: The Benefits of Downtime for Improved Performance in .1
Pillar 4: Plan Intentionally
Job Search Support and Career Resources for Third-Year Law Students (3Ls) in .1
Pillar 5: Learn Continuously
Job Search Support and Career Resources for Third-Year Law Students (3Ls) in .1
Pillar 6: Design Your Legacy
Exit Strategies for Business Owners: Plan Ahead for Succession, Legacy, and the Unexpected in .1
Blogs
Blog
Pillar 1: The importance of caring for yourself.
Your career is for you, but it only serves you if you are healthy physically and mentally. Take action today to improve how you care for yourself.
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Blog
Pillar 2: Develop Business
A book of business is crucial to a legal career. It gives you power at the firm and allows you to set your schedule, dictate terms, and work however you want.
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Blog
Pillar 3: Setting Boundaries in Legal Practice – A Guide to a Balanced Career for Lawyers
It is easy to let complexity of a legal career take over your life – crucial to longevity and happiness in your career is setting limits…
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Blog
Pillar 4: A Guide to Plan Your Career Intentionally
Your career shouldn’t happen by accident; successful careers require consistent action over time. Create the career you want by intentionally planning.
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Blog
Pillar 5: The Power of Continuous Learning for Legal Professionals
Learning doesn’t stop with law school: the market, the profession, and your clients’ needs evolve continuously. So learn continuously to…
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Blog
Pillar 6: Design Your Legacy – A Comprehensive Guide to Defining Who You Are
All careers come to an end. Planning for the end of your career ensures you have the retirement you want and leave a…
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Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re a rainmaker but something feels missing at your firm—whether you can’t build the 6 Pillars, don’t have the support you need, or feel like there could be a better fit out there—let’s talk.
In less than half an hour, we can help you identify what needs to change at your current firm or whether there may be a better opportunity elsewhere.
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