How a Health Scare Made a Patent Prosecutor Change Careers featuring Krista Contino Saumby

Krista Contino Saumby explains how studying calculus in the fifth grade led to becoming a patent lawyer and the importance of mentoring new lawyers.

Krista Contino Saumby, a University of Pittsburgh School of Law graduate, explains why she became a patent prosecutor and how her grandfather inspired her to practice law.

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How a Health Scare Made a Patent Prosecutor Change Careers featuring Krista Contino Saumby

About This Episode

Krista Contino Saumby became a patent prosecutor and worked at the big law firms that intimidate everyone. This happened after Krista studied mathematics, became an electrical engineer, and took multiple bar exams.

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After realizing that stress from her career was negatively affecting her health, Krista Contino Saumby worked with a career coach to determine what she wanted from her career. Now, Krista Contino Saumby is the founder of The Law Bridge.

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The Law Bridge helps first-generation lawyers understand general professional skills and how to avoid major pitfalls in their careers. Krista Contino Saumby likes to say that she is helping new lawyers “navigate the invisible furniture” of this new culture.

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Krista Contino Saumby also serves as the Direct of Career Services with Elon University School of Law.

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Listen to learn:

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How to work in patent prosecution
The importance of taking the bar exam even if you don’t want to practice law
How others can motivate you to become a lawyer or attend law school

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We also discuss:

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How to assist first-generation lawyers with professional development
Best career choices if you have a JD and an engineering background
Why career coaches are beneficial to unhappy lawyers

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Krista Contino Saumby is licensed to practice law in Minnesota, North Carolina, California, and the patent bar. Learn more about Krista Contino Saumby:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridgethelaw/

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