Earlier today, I spoke with a young lawyer navigating something no textbook ever covered.

He's qualified. He's driven. And every Friday night, he quietly pays a price that never appears on any invoice.

If you've ever calculated how much of yourself was safe to bring into a professional space - this is for you.

Poor leadership gets praised, truth-tellers get punished and equity is often just lip service. It’s tempting to stay silent — but silence protects the system, not the people.