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Uncovering the Newfangled Path: Patrick Patino on Redefining Legal Careers

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Uncovering the Newfangled Path: Patrick Patino on Redefining Legal Careers

Ben Chiriboga, Patrick Patino

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October 6, 2025

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Season 3 Episode 34

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In this episode of This Legal Life, host Ben Chiriboga sits down with Patrick Patino—attorney, coach, and host of The Newfangled Lawyer Podcast—to discuss what it means to practice law on your own terms.

From a poet-turned-lawyer to a founder challenging conventional firm models, Patrick shares how authenticity, creativity, and presence shaped his journey. He reflects on failure, reinvention, and why lawyers should trust intuition over outdated playbooks.

This candid conversation is a roadmap for legal professionals ready to embrace change and build careers aligned with who they truly are.

About Our Guest:

Patrick brings a sensible, mindful, and creative approach to the practice of law. He is the host of The Newfangled Lawyer Podcast.

When not practicing law, he enjoys making pottery, reading chef memoirs, and going on outdoor adventures with his family.

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