In this session, authors discuss writing lawyers as protagonists, antagonists, and key supporting characters. Drawing from real life legal experience, panelists explore how the law shapes their stories and how writers can portray legal professionals authentically on the page.
How Did I Get Here? Authors Reflect on the Road to Writing
Every writer’s journey is different. In this session, authors share the careers, experiences, and unexpected adventures that shaped them before they became full-time writers, and discuss how those life lessons continue to influence their work today.




