A Legal Pivot: From Defense to Plaintiffs' Work with Shaana Rahman

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Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:01:19 - Introduction and Shaana Rahman’s Early Career Transition 00:01:20 - 00:02:00 - Shaana’s Experience with Defense Work and Insurance Litigation 00:02:01 - 00:04:03 - Realizing the Emotional Toll of Defense Work 00:04:04 - 00:05:45 - The Moment Shaana Considered Leaving Defense for Plaintiffs’ Work 00:05:46 - 00:06:18 - Joining a New Law Firm and the Beginning of Plaintiffs' Work 00:06:19 - 00:07:50 - Learning from Mentors: Shaana’s Time with Chris Dolan 00:07:51 - 00:09:59 - Trial Work: Authority and Freedom in the Plaintiffs' Side 00:10:00 - 00:12:00 - The Unique Challenges of Plaintiffs' Law 00:12:01 - 00:13:50 - The Importance of Simplicity in Storytelling for Juries 00:13:51 - 00:15:10 - Adapting to Different Cases and Learning New Strategies 00:15:11 - 00:17:20 - Why Shaana Decided to Start Her Own Practice 00:17:21 - 00:18:55 - Maintaining Client Relationships in a Growing Firm 00:18:56 - 00:20:35 - Developing a Boutique Law Firm Model 00:20:36 - 00:23:00 - Shaana’s Involvement with the San Francisco Bike Coalition 00:23:01 - 00:25:05 - Building a Niche in Dangerous Conditions and Public Entity Cases 00:25:06 - 00:28:50 - Advice for Lawyers Taking on Public Entity Cases 00:28:51 - 00:32:42 - Reflections on Running a Firm and Right-Sizing 00:32:43 - End - Closing Thoughts and Tease for Next Episode