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I quit being a trial lawyer to become a comedian. I loved my job but knew I was ready for something different.

Finance September 19, 2026

This is an as-told-essay based on a conversation with Paul Farahvar, a touring stand-up comedian based in Chicago who previously worked as a trial lawyer. This story has been edited for length and clarity.Right out of law school, I started practicing at an insurance defense law firm. I had won…

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