BE THAT LAWYER Ben Chiriboga: How Lawyers Can Reinvent Themselves With Intention and Courage
Jun 2, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Ben Chiriboga, Chief Growth Officer of Nexl and host of This Legal Life, emphasizes the importance of reinvention for lawyers beyond traditional roles. He highlights the necessity of cultivating strong relationships for career success. Ben discusses how fear can hinder progress and the need to embrace authenticity to align work with personal strengths. He also delves into overcoming common pitfalls like perfectionism to foster a more fulfilling and meaningful legal career.
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Balance Action With Presence
- Over-controlling your world can turn life into just a to-do list, especially for high performers like lawyers.
- Balance action with being present to fully experience life's journey and story.
From Lawyer To Legal Tech
- Ben transitioned from a practicing lawyer to a legal tech executive after seeing technology drastically speed up discovery work.
- His journey was driven by internal misfit and external technological change, marking his shift into legal tech leadership.
Intentional Relationships and Value
- Be intentional about cultivating relationships to succeed beyond just legal acumen.
- Understand and communicate both actual and perceived value to make your work truly impactful.