I became an attorney because of the unique position to advocate and help others, and while I worked to help people through some of the toughest times in their life, I constantly looked for ways to channel my imagination and creativity. I wondered, was there a way to do that as a job?

Then, I learned about product design from a friend and found that I could satisfy both my rational and logical side with my creative side: Logic + creativity = product design.

Making the transition from attorney to product design was one of the scariest and challenging things I’ve ever done, but it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. People often ask me about my career change and whether any of my legal skills transferred to my work as a product designer. “They’re so different,” they usually say. But it’s not! Just as I did as an attorney, I listen to the business needs of my stakeholders, and advocate for the needs of our customers and partners.

I’ve retained my bar license just in case anyone ever needs my help, but I love what I do as a product designer in building an effortless experience and I’ve never regretted my decision to change careers!