Lawyering

I just finished my second jury trial for which I was primarily responsible. I had the unwavering support of my boss and the indispensable assistance of another associate at my firm, but I was the first chair. And, today while I was delivering my closing argument, I felt a profound sense of happiness and pride at being a lawyer. I love it. I really love lawyering. I love the argument- the theater and the performance and psychology of presenting to a jury. I did not go to law school planning to be a trial attorney. I thought I would be doing criminal defense or civil liberties stuff. This career sort of found me and today I decided that it's a perfect match. We won't have verdict until Monday (or later, but I bet Monday) but whatever the outcome, I know we did a good job. We did the best we could. And, really, what more can you ask for?