PRAISE FOR UNSHACKLED

“A thoroughly enjoyable book which highlights many of the problems facing the legal profession and offers a practical path forward.  This is the wake-up call the legal profession has long needed.”

DON R.

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Attorney. Author. Speaker. Transformational Leader.

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Paul T. Llewellyn is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and bestselling author of Unshackled: Reimagining the Practice of Law. Named one of California’s Top 100 Lawyers, he’s known for challenging the status quo and advocating for a more ethical, sustainable, and human-centered legal system.

With a career spanning courtrooms in both England and California, and on both the civil and criminal side, Paul brings a rare global perspective to complex litigation—and a bold vision for what the legal profession could be.

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ABOUT UNSHACKLED

CHANGE THE SYSTEM

Most lawyers enter the legal profession with laudable aspirations, but for many, those aspirations soon turn to disappointment, dissatisfaction, and burnout.

From how we train lawyers and bill our clients to how we service clients and market ourselves, the legal system is long overdue for a wake-up call. As lawyers, we are failing ourselves and our clients.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. Change is possible, even extremely achievable, but momentum must begin within.

In Unshackled, Paul Llewellyn reimagines the practice of law as a more humane and human-centered career, presenting a practical plan for improving the lives of lawyers and, in turn, improving their results and client satisfaction. After practicing criminal and civil law in England and California, Paul brings a unique perspective to an age-old problem: how to update an outdated system. A must-read for every lawyer and aspiring lawyer, or the public at large, Unshackled is a call to action for establishing a more service-oriented and satisfying profession.

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UNSHACKLED

AN AMAZON #1 BESTSELLER

I found myself thinking as I was reading ‘wow, I want someone like that to represent me!’ If I am lucky, I won’t need his services, but if/when I need the services of an attorney in the future, I will definitely be keeping the lessons from this book in mind when it comes to hiring someone to represent my interests. Definitely would recommend.

MATT H.

Marketing Exec

A fascinating and entertaining read.  Drawing on his extensive experience practicing law in both England and the U.S., Llewellyn presents a thoughtful blueprint for establishing a better legal profession for lawyers and their clients.  I wish this page-turner had been available when I was in law school.

RYAN E.

Attorney

A thoroughly enjoyable book which highlights many of the problems facing the legal profession and offers a practical path forward.  This is the wake-up call the legal profession has long needed.

KRISTIN O.

Barrister

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ABOUT PAUL T. LLEWELLYN

Paul Llewellyn is a nationally recognized trial lawyer, bestselling author, and a leading voice for change in the legal profession. Named one of California’s Top 100 Lawyers and numerous other industry accoloades, Paul’s career spans continents, courtrooms, and decades of high-stakes litigation. He is one of the rare breed of attorneys who has tried cases to verdict on the civil side for the plaintiff and defense, and on the criminal side for the prosecution and defense.  

He is a frequent speaker at top law schools and legal conferences, known for his practical insights on burnout, firm culture, client advocacy, and the future of law. His Amazon bestseller Unshackled: Reimagining the Practice of Law has become a go-to resource for lawyers seeking a more ethical, sustainable, and meaningful way to practice.

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