The Third Act for In-House Legal Counsel: Navigating Life After Retirement

Episode 1: What is Retirement Today?

Margot sits down with Linda Robertson, a retired in-house counsel and certified career coach for lawyers, to explore what retirement truly means in today’s world. They discuss the meaning of retirement, what retirement really is and how the connections you make during your career can be leveraged to create your third act.

Episode 2: Finding Your Purpose, Identifying Your Values and Creating our Mission Statement

In this follow-up conversation, Linda Robertson dives into the how of creating your third act. Drawing from the insights of Richard Leider and Maureen Fitzgerald, she shares practical strategies for identifying your values and purpose — two essential elements for building a fulfilling post-career life.

Episode 3: Planning and a Little Serendipity

Margot speaks with Karen Gilmore, a retired in-house counsel who found a new, yet related, career path after leaving the law. Karen shares how thoughtful planning, strategic networking and a touch of serendipity led her to a meaningful role supporting the not-for-profit sector while still leaving time for travel and personal pursuits.

Episode 4: How to Move to the New Rhythm of Retirement

In this episode, Scott MacFarlane, retired in-house counsel, discusses his practical approach to life after law. By shifting habits and adapting to a new rhythm, Scott has built a structured yet flexible retirement. Learn about his “10 Things” list — a simple but effective tool for staying motivated and engaged in his third act.

Episode 5: Retiring Without a Plan (or How to Make the Phone Ring

Retired in-house counsel Geoff Creighton shares how an unexpected corporate restructuring accelerated his retirement — and how he used that moment to jump-start a new chapter. In this conversation, Geoff offers valuable advice on leveraging professional connections to craft a fulfilling third act, balancing paid and volunteer work with travel and personal time.

Episode 6: Ready to Retire but the World Didn't Cooperate (or Retiring in the Time of COVID

Retired in-house counsel Nick Slonosky had big plans for his retirement — filled with international travel and adventure — until the COVID-19 lockdown changed everything. In this episode, Nick shares how he adapted, leveraged his network and found new purpose by addressing community needs that arose during the pandemic. Margot also reflects on the insights she’s gained while creating this podcast and her own evolving vision for retirement.