🎙Episode #070: Bradford Hardin - Banking & FinTech Lawyer + Merch Store Opening!
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🧢 Exciting News: How I Lawyer Merch Store Open
I am so grateful to all of you who support How I Lawyer! It really is such a delight to hear from you about what you have learned so far and what you look forward to each week. In a busy world, I am grateful that so many of you take time to listen to the stories of lawyers from across the profession. Many of you have asked how you can support the show and my work. One way is with review on iTunes that help connect me to new listeners (leave one now, its free and has a huge impact).
But for those who really want to show their HIL ❤️, I created a small merch store with the help of the incredible Jessica Gore at Moon 40. Jessica is a talented designer and brand marketer who also happens to have just graduated from Law School. Thanks, Jessica!
You can check out the store here (image of some available items below). Even purchasing a mug or notebook would mean a lot as I get this store off the ground!
🎙This Week's Episode: Bradford Hardin
With that out of the way, I am so excited to share this week's episode with Bradford Hardin! Bradford chairs Davis Wright Tremaine’s national banking and financial services practice where he frequently supports banks, credit unions, and innovative FinTech companies through high-risk examinations and enforcement investigations at the state and federal levels. Bradford also advises on regulatory compliance and new product development. In his career, he has worked with large banks and fast-moving challengers alike in developing innovative new products, overcoming regulatory barriers, and getting to market. Bradford started his career as a Law Clerk in the Middle District of Alabama and then worked at WilmerHale in its DC office before moving to Davis Wright Tremaine. He is a graduate of the University of South Alabama and the University of Alabama Law School.
In our conversation we discuss his path from litigation to a counseling, investigations, and regulatory practice; what he does in his role as a banking lawyer (and law firm practice leader); how he broke into the DC market from his start in Alabama (and how others can make the move to new legal markets); the importance of being autodidactic and constantly learning as a junior attorney; his approach to providing exceptional client service that goes beyond just being responsive; finding your niche in the law; how to stay in the law by being willing to pivot if your first job is not the perfect fit; and the importance of a team and sticking to your sweet spot.
🎙Listen Now: Bradford Hardin
Thanks for listening and see you next week,
Jonah
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