From In-House Executive to Coach: Pam Richardson’s Journey Beyond Law

“I thought people with rich husbands could make career pivots, not me.”After 20 years as a lawyer and in-house executive, Pam Richardson had the career many attorneys work decades to achieve. But beneath her title, compensation and success, she couldn’t shake the feeling “There has to be something more than this!”As a single mom of twins, leaving law felt impossible. In this episode, Pam shares how she slowly shifted from feeling trapped in a high-achieving legal career to building a path toward work that feels aligned and meaningful.We cover:Why so many women lawyers struggle to imagine careers outside law.The mindset shifts that helped Pam stop seeing herself as “stuck.”How coaching, community, and possibility changed the trajectory of her career.The financial planning and practical steps behind making a sustainable career transition.Why lawyers often stay years longer than they want to.As a woman lawyer, leaving a legal career is almost unthinkable, especially if you believe you can’t do anything other than be a lawyer or you are accustomed to people-pleasing.This conversation is a powerful reminder that meaningful change is possible as a woman lawyer, even if it happens one step at a time.About PamAfter more than 20 years as an attorney and in-house executive advising leaders at Fortune 1000 and Global 500 companies, Pam decided to step away from the practice of law and focus fully on the work she finds most meaningful; partnering directly with people as they navigate growth, change, and leadership challenges.  She founded Waypoint Partners where she works with organizations and individuals at all stages of their careers.Connecthttps://pamrichardsonllc.com/WILLThe WILL- Women Interested in Leaving Law Podcast is hosted by Elena Deutsch, a dedicated legal career coach and catalyst. This podcast is more than a good listen; it’s an invitation to explore new possibilities and shed limiting beliefs. As WILL Alumni and guests share their journeys beyond traditional legal careers, you’ll see that you can leave or love law.Feel stuck, unhappy, or ready to explore your own WILL journey?Book your consultation: https://consultation.womeninterestedinleavinglaw.com/2-step-sales-page-page-4160FollowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-deutsch/Instagram: www.instagram.com/womeninterestedinleavinglawFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninterestedinleavinglawWeb: https://womeninterestedinleavinglaw.comReferencesAlternative Careers Panel Discussion: What Claude/Chat Can’t Tell You” Watch here: https://alternativecareers.womeninterestedinleavinglaw.com/