About Us
After law school, ex Judicata co-founder Neil Handwerker started work as an attorney. He knew right away that it wasn’t for him, and quit after three months to pursue a career in business.
As he planned his next move, he discovered that there were no resources to help JDs who wanted to leave the practice. He remembers the stress and loneliness he felt then–how much he wished he could talk to someone who had been in his shoes.
Fast forward to 2022. Not much had changed in the way of guidance. There were still no search firms, dedicated job boards, directories, or valuable resources specifically for JDs who want to move from law to other careers. What had changed was the dramatic increase in lawyers seeking to transition to new careers.
That’s why he and his long-time business partner Kimberly Fine, an MBA by training, founded exjudicata.com To bring support, resources and job opportunities with those enlightened organizations that want to hire the JD skillset for multiple nonlegal roles.
In January 2026, as exjudicata.com crossed 500,000 unique users, the partners launched a second web platform, the EXJ Community. It was another first. A peer-to-peer network for the several hundred thousand lawyers in the US already working in nonlegal careers.
Now, non-practicing lawyers (NPLs) have one place to connect, share information, resources, job postings, investment opportunities, develop business and build new relationships among colleagues who understand the unique benefits and challenges of being JDs working in nonlegal careers.
And for those lawyers still practicing interested in alternative careers the EXJ Community welcomes them as well offering a unique chance to connect with JDs who have already made their move.
ex Judicata is dedicated to helping JDs build fulfilling new careers. We want to connect you to organizations that are craving your skills in a growing variety of jobs in business, not-for-profits, government and academia and more. And provide you with a wealth of resources to take the next step including:
The world’s only employment platform devoted to JDs seeking opportunities outside of the legal world
JDs who successfully left law for new careers in everything from banking to bakeries. From Fortune 500 executives to fine arts.
From leading experts in their disciplines to prepare you for a career Outside the practice of law
With a panel of vetted professionals ready to help reposition you for your next step. CV/LinkedIn experts who help people just like you to create and market a personal brand. Along with a select group of coaches for those who would like a more in-depth experience.
The first career diagnostic designed specifically for lawyers interested in moving to business jobs.
And this is just the start. We’re growing every day. Check back often for the latest opportunities and resources, and to make new connections in our community of JDs. So come join us! You’ve nothing to lose—and a richer, more fulfilling life to gain.
