BURN THE RULEBOOK EPISODE #5 | The Beach, the Burnout, and the Backlash: Redefining Success with Judith Hull

You’ve only got one life. Do it.

In this powerful and deeply honest episode, I sit down with the trailblazing Judith Hull a litigator, writer, and contemplative introvert who’s spent nearly 30 years in the legal field not playing by the old-school rules.

From hanging with the boys in a male-dominated courtroom to buying a beach house on a total whim (spoiler alert: the Universe knew exactly what she needed), Judith shares how she’s slowly burned down the old paradigm of hustle, over-identification, and traditional success and built something wildly more aligned.

We talk about:

• Why success in law almost swallowed her whole

• Her full-body “nope” to the legal grind and what came next

• Letting go of performative leadership and claiming her real voice

• Mediation, morning pages, and lake swims as acts of rebellion

• The resistance (internal and external) that shows up when we dare to change

• Saying no with grace, and why that’s the most radical thing she’s learning to do

This episode is a call to anyone teetering on the edge of is this really it? It’s a permission slip to opt out, take up space, and remember that this isn’t a dress rehearsal.

Key quotes from Judith:

"The more I let go of it, the easier it became to own it.”
“It wasn’t burnout overnight—it was a slow burn in coming.”
“I’m not signing trust cheques at 80. I’ve got more to offer than that.”

Whether you’re a woman in law or a high-achiever in any field—this one’s for the you who knows deep down: it’s time to burn the rulebook and rewrite the script.

Connect with Judith Hull:

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-hull/

Website: https://www.jhlawyers.ca/

Judith Hull Full Bio:

Judith A. Hull, B.A.(Hons), LL.B., LL.M.
Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation | Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Litigator | Mediator

Judith Hull is a nationally recognized civil litigator and mediator with more than 28 years of experience representing plaintiffs in personal injury and medical malpractice matters. Known for her principled, client-focused approach—anchored in her trademark values of Service, Integrity, Results™—Judith has built a reputation as a skilled advocate and trusted advisor in complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Judith is the founding partner of JH Lawyers, a boutique firm focused on personal injury, medical malpractice, and human rights litigation. In 2024, she expanded her practice to include mediation services through Judith Hull Mediations, offering trauma-informed dispute resolution for litigants, insurers, and legal professionals. Her mediation work emphasizes access to justice, particularly in northern and underserved communities across Canada.

A graduate of the University of Western Ontario (LL.B., B.A. Hons) and the London School of Economics (LL.M.), Judith is also a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation through the Law Society of Ontario. She holds advanced mediation credentials from the Harvard Negotiation Institute and the ADR Learning Institute.

Judith has served in leadership roles across the legal profession, including President of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) and Director of The Advocates’ Society. She is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and Chair of the Canadian Caucus for the American Association for Justice. Her contributions have been recognized through multiple honours, including consistent rankings in Best Lawyers in Canada and Lexpert, and the Peter Perlman Service Award.

A frequent speaker and published author on litigation, mediation, and legal practice issues, Judith is also deeply engaged in community advocacy, particularly in the areas of cycling safety, cultural integration, and the arts. Her work reflects a commitment to excellence, equity, and empowerment within the legal system and beyond.

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