I work as a strategy consultant now. I am admitted to the bar in NY and in Germany (I am German), but I do not practice law anymore. Next, I would be interested in either managing an Internet/media company or working in Private Equity/M&A, since I believe both would allow for being more proactive and creative - in my case and fitting my talents and interests, not saying at all that lawyers cannot be proactive and creative working as lawyers.

If you need a good lawyer in California, I can refer you to a friend of mine who is excellent, though. Also, I believe there are some lawyers admitted in California who post here on the board.