The Surprising Truths about My Switch From Law to Tech
Without fail, when people hear I was a lawyer until 37, they usually say one of two things:
“Wow, that’s a crazy switch.”
Or...
“I wish I could do that.”
The truth?
- I didn’t have a tech degree.
- I was 10 years older than the coders interviewing me.
- hey grew up coding. I did not.
And I was terrified to leave a stable career path I’d spent years building.
But I could see that the future was in tech.
The opportunities, the money, the growth, the creativity, the freedom.
It was the new world.
So I started learning to code.
I failed, restarted, struggled, and kept going.
Two years later, I was at Google and since then I've been a remote software engineer working for top US tech companies.
How?
👉 I stopped consuming and started executing
👉 I created a system that worked for my busy life
👉 I had support — not just information
Today, I coach busy professionals like you — smart, capable people stuck in “what if” — to make this exact leap.
Look...
You don’t need more motivation.
You don't need a new language or a new "course".
You need a plan. A start-to-destination roadmap.
Keep it simple. That's how progress is made quickly.
Three ways we can help you:
1. Wondering what learning to code actually means?
Becoming a coder is much more than just "learning to code" some languages. When I got hired at Google, for example, I didnt know 3 out of the 4 languages I had to write every day.
Check out
My FreeCodeCamp Course --> Before You Learn To Code (Video).
Updated version (including Google and other big tech experiences)
2. Inner Circle (Free Preview Included)
Our personalized, intensive mentorship program designed to help career changers go from zero to software developer—and actually get hired. It’s not for everyone, but if you’re ready to commit, we’ll walk with you every step.
Preview the Inner Circle Program -> free preview.
Apply for Inner Circle → parsity.io/inner-circle
3. Dev30
Want to learn the basics, but not quite ready for the Parsity Inner Circle? No problems - Try the Dev30 challenge!
It’s our 30-day JavaScript sprint focused on building real projects, learning in public, and creating a network in tech.
Join dev30 → dev30.xyz
Career Change To Tech
Career change to code? Learning to code is not enough. Not even close. Just like learning how to dribble doesn't make you a pro ball player. There are 7 steps. So you need 7 campaigns. My newsletter is your unfair advantage on each. You also get access to my Podcast and other free resources - each of which help you understand exactly how I went from 37yo lawyer to Google Engineer.
