I worked in Big Law for 4 years but felt like I was sacrificing my morals. I took a 75% pay cut but love my work now.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 33-year-old Priscilla Hamilton, a lawyer based in New Rochelle, New York. Her salaries and work history have been verified by Business Insider. The following has been edited for length and clarity.My …