Practicing On Purpose: Rediscovering Meaning & Joy In Your Legal Career

Feeling Stuck in Your Legal Career? It’s Time to Rediscover Your Purpose & Passion!

Are you craving more than just another legal job? Do you yearn for a career that truly aligns with your values, ignites your passion, and brings a deep sense of fulfillment? If so, you're not alone—and you're in the right place.

Imagine waking up every day feeling energized and inspired by the work you do. Imagine a career where your skills and talents make a real difference, where you feel deeply connected to your purpose, and where success is defined on your terms.

Join us for “Practicing on Purpose: Rediscovering Meaning & Joy in Your Legal Career”, a transformational two-hour workshop designed to help you gain clarity, confidence, and direction in your professional journey.

What You’ll Gain:

✅ Clarity & Awareness – Assess where you are now in your career and identify areas for change.
✅ Authenticity & Alignment – Explore your core values, beliefs, and passions to ensure your career truly reflects who you are.
✅ Success on Your Terms – Define what fulfillment looks like for you—inside or outside the practice of law.
✅ Strategic Career Insights – Answer ten crucial questions that will help you determine whether a career transition is right for you.
✅ Leverage Your Strengths – Identify and harness your unique talents to accelerate success and fulfillment.
✅ Life Harmony – Evaluate non-work aspects of your life to create balance and satisfaction.

This workshop isn’t just about career moves—it’s about transforming the way you approach success and fulfillment. You’ll receive a comprehensive 30+ page workbook to guide your journey before, during, and after the session.

If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start creating a career that truly excites you, register today and take the first step toward a more meaningful and joyful professional life!

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Program Developer & Presenter: Cedric Ashley, J.D., M.Div., ACC

Cedric Ashley is an attorney, coach, trainer, and facilitator whose focus is on using scientific research & evidence-based practices to help individuals, teams, and organizations flourish and reach new heights of performance and fulfillment. Cedric obtained his B.A. and J.D. from Rutgers University and his Master of Divinity degree from Drew University Theological School. Cedric is currently pursuing an M.A. In Happiness Studies at Centenary University with a graduation date of May 2025.

Cedric graduated from the Executive Facilitation Program in the Institute for Transformational Leadership within the School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown University; and from the Leadership Coaching for Organizational Well-Being Program from the George Mason University - Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. Cedric is also certified in Mental Health First Aid by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

From 2019 to 2021 Cedric served as the Editor-in-Chief of the American Bar Association (ABA) GPSolo Magazine, where he regularly authored a column titled: “BLT – Balanced Life Theory,” that focused on life balance, resilience, and well-being. Cedric also served as the Diversity Director of the ABA GP Solo Division for the 2017-2018 bar year and Chair of the Diversity Board for the 2015-2017 bar years. Cedric also served as the Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association for the 2017- 2019 bar years, and Co-Chair of the Law Office Management Committee for the 2017 – 2019 bar year. Cedric previously served on the communications committee of the board of directors for the Institute for Well-Being in the Law, and as a member of the Lawyer Well-Being Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Cedric’s legal experience includes being a sole practitioner (Ashley Law Firm) in Princeton, New Jersey concentrating in business, employment, and criminal litigation; serving as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office where his responsibilities encompassed all phases of criminal litigation, including grand jury presentations, trials, and appellate brief writing; serving as a Litigation Associate with the law firm of Pitney Hardin Kipp & Szuch LLP (now Day Pitney LLP) where his practice areas encompassed corporate and complex commercial litigation, internal investigations, corporate grand jury investigations, and white-collar criminal defense; and serving as Director of Academic Development at Rutgers Law School-Newark.

Learn more about Cedric here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricashley/