In today’s working world, industry boundaries only continue to dissolve. Increasingly, individuals are building careers that transcend fields once thought of as unrelated, combining brains, creative thinking, and endurance in ways that ignore conventional definitions of achievement. From entrepreneurial chiefs who pen books in their spare time to scientists who craft public policy, the trend of one, specialized career path is increasingly giving way. Among those who embody this transformation is Michael Christopher Schehr, whose professional life in law, sports, literature, and business can be considered a clear demonstration of what it’s like to be in multiple professions at the same time.
Schehr’s professional career exists at the intersection of two high-risk arenas: the courtroom and competitive sports. Balancing a career as a full-time attorney with a job at the pinnacle of professional paintball requires more than a mastery of time management, however. It requires an acute sense of focus and adaptability, too. Most professionals within the law speak about the stress of litigation or client service. However, few can say that they have participated in sports at the level Schehr has. His career of full-time professional paintballing began in 2016 after nearly a decade of devoted play and included tenures with teams like Trenton TopGun, Los Angeles Ironmen, and San Diego Dynasty. His season in 2023 was career-defining as he helped his team take the NXL World Cup championship and achieve the ranking of world number one.
Off the pitch, Schehr started Schehr Law PLLC, a boutique law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, which has developed a reputation for its individualized approach and results-oriented advocacy. Formed after Schehr cleared the North Carolina Bar in 2019, the firm services clients in personal injury and criminal defense cases. In 2023, it hit the news for securing an $802,000 settlement in Yadkin County—one of the largest in the area’s recent past. Within a couple of years, Schehr Law grew to six support personnel and a consistent reputation within the Charlotte legal circles, emphasizing direct communication with the client and newer tools to improve accessibility.
What binds Schehr’s two careers is his attitude towards performance and precision. Paintball is a sport that requires spatial awareness, self-regulation, and the ability to make smart decisions under pressure. Those are skills that also benefit law practice, in which timing and strategy can be winning for clients. Coworkers and observers alike often mention this overlap as one of the more fascinating aspects of his professional life. Few attorneys can live this double life, and fewer still maintain a presence in both spheres over a lengthy period of time. It is this balance that has drawn media attention from sources like Access Newswire and Major League PB.
Schehr expanded his professional presence even further in 2025 with the publication of his book Personal Injury in the Age of AI, TikTok, and 5-Star Reviews. The study explores how the review economy, social media, and digital transparency are influencing firm brand and client relations. His exploration of digital openness and legal marketing aligns with broader industry discussion about the place of technology in law. By writing about this change, Schehr is positioning himself not just as a practitioner but also as one who is shaping evolving discussion about ethics and legal modernization.
Outside of his own business, Schehr is involved in organizations that cross the lines of advocacy and education. His work as a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice underscores his involvement in statewide legal initiatives, while his mentorship through paintball culture reiterates his focus on ensuring that younger players transition into the sport. This combination of legal and sporting mentorship unites the two aspects of his professional work, underscoring his consistent focus on development and integrity.
The four consecutive Dorito Player of the Year awards for Schehr illustrate the respect he has gained in the sport for being consistent and for knowing the game. Professional paintball, governed by the National Xball League (NXL), is a niche but demanding arena where only a few make lasting careers. Schehr’s ability to be competitive while running a full practicing law firm places him in a singular position. It has made him a name to recognize both nationally and internationally, beyond either of those fields in isolation.
Schehr’s trajectory can also be seen as a part of a larger discussion about modern professional identity. As remote working, online networking, and content branding are redrawing career goals, the idea of being “multidisciplinary” couldn’t be more pertinent. For a professional like Schehr, it is not merely a question of doing more than one thing—it is about combining a variety of skills in order to excel at a number of disciplines. Whether through managing client dialogue on the internet, competing at world-class events, or publishing on the intersection of technology and the law, his career demonstrates broader trends restructuring twentieth-century career lines.
Michael Schehr’s equilibrium has not come without sacrifice. The hectic schedule mandated by litigation, case management, and competition travel demands predictability and organization. But it has also given balance. Others who are familiar with his work describe an ethos of flexibility and self-discipline, qualities befitting both legal victory and stamina on the playing field. His life, in this sense, is more about living examples than personal achievement. It is about presenting how perseverance in a world in which professional parameters continue to be stretched appears.
