Why did Harley leave law?

Harley Finkelstein left the field of law due to his dissatisfaction with the traditional law firm environment and its legacy-based culture. He found it to be the opposite of the meritocracy he loved in entrepreneurship. The law firm's focus on who you knew and how long you had been there clashed with his values and aspirations. This environment contrasted sharply with the more dynamic and performance-based world of entrepreneurship, which he found far more fulfilling.

After realizing he did not want to practice law, Harley reached out to Shopify, a company he admired and had been closely associated with, and joined them to help build the business side. This move aligned with his passion for entrepreneurship and allowed him to thrive in a field more suited to his skills and interests 1