An Autistic’s Adventures in Corporate America
Clay and Stephanie discuss his book, “Best Places To Work: An Autistic Adventure in Corporate America.”
Clay M. Westbrook is a lifelong resident of the state of Georgia. He was born in Athens and attended the University of Georgia, earning a bachelor’s degree in History and a law degree, with honors, from the University of Georgia School of Law. After graduating he moved to Atlanta with a carload of belongings, a Labrador Retriever, and dreams of wealth and success. After the real world swiftly crushed those dreams, he practiced law for many years, developing expertise in business law, corporate finance, and commercial real estate, while working with many of the most talented and/or insufferable attorneys this country has ever produced.
Clay and the practice of law parted ways for good in 2009. The breakup was amicable, with both Clay and the legal profession drastically improved as a result. He then spent many years in consulting, developing expertise in corporate finance, financial restructuring, and litigation and bankruptcy strategy consulting. In 2016, he self-diagnosed then was professionally diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, and shortly thereafter, he transitioned into a research director role in a large professional services firm. What happened next? That’s what the book is about.
He most enjoys helping people in complicated situations that require original thought, and working with talented professionals who wish to better serve their clients, with a focus on research, marketing, and information technology. When not writing or working, Clay enjoys history, sports, reading, and the outdoors. Ideally, he would hike in the mountains all day, and then stay in a nice hotel. He resides in Atlanta with his wife and two sons.
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