From PI Attorney to Professor with Jason Epstein

About this episode

Jason Epstein discusses how intentional design in law firm structure can prevent burnout and support a balanced life.

What if burnout isn’t a workload problem, but a design problem? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast , Jason Epstein shares how intentional decisions around structure, leadership, and growth allowed him to build a firm that supports his life, not consumes it. From four-day workweeks to walking away from toxic partnerships, this conversation challenges what it really means to run a successful law firm.

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Hawkins

Guest: Jason Epstein

Topics covered

• burnout
• law firm management
• work-life balance
• leadership
• intentional design

Keywords

• burnout
• law firm
• leadership
• work-life balance
• toxic partnerships
• four-day workweek

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