Has anyone pivoted from law to a policy role at a private company, possibly in tech?

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I’ve tried, thus far unsuccessfully. The lawyers who are most competitive for these opportunities typically have existing relationships with relevant regulators and/or legislators. It helps a lot to have worked in a relevant regulatory agency.

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I’m in negotiations for a strategy role at a major foundation. Certainly doesn’t have the financial upside of a tech job, but in other respects it’s a good opportunity, and I think I’d enjoy it more than practicing law.

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I pivoted to a policy role at a trade association related to my practice area. You gotta have a hook of some sort of adjacent experience because you are often competing with people with direct legislative or regulatory experience.

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