Sounding board and motivation

Most law firm associates will not vent to their supervisor or co-workers. Without someone listening to their concerns, their frustration and isolation grows. Ultimately, they are not profitable for the firm or they leave. I act as an objective and confidential sounding board to help guide them through difficult situations in their day-to-day practice, and I help motivate them to succeed.

Mentoring

Most law firm partners do not take the time to properly mentor associate attorneys on key topics like business development, office politics or supervising staff. Additionally, for many non-partner litigators, questions often arise about the best way to depose an expert, prepare a case for trial, handle a mediation, etc. I have 25 years of litigation and law firm experience, and I give your associates practical guidance, motivation and confidence to help them thrive.

Happy associates need the right fit, and sometimes that means a different supervisor or a new practice group. To help you avoid the loss of key legal talent, I work with your associate attorneys to assess their career goals, review the available options in your law firm and help them choose the best path forward to achieve fulfilment with their legal career.

Attorney feedback

If your firm's leadership is unaware of its associates' concerns and challenges, they will not be able to fix the problems which lead to poor retention and job satisfaction. I conduct anonymous associate interviews and give you valuable feedback which enables your firm to thrive in today's legal market.

Departing attorneys

Whether one of your associates is switching jobs, going in-house or leaving law, many law firms fail to realize that departing lawyers can often times be excellent referral sources after their transition. I consult with departing associates to conduct exit interviews and explore the possibility of them sending future business to your firm.

Productivity

I work with your associates to maximize their profitability for your firm. By learning about their daily habits, discussing their weaknesses with them and identifying their skill sets, I locate areas for improvement and help them excel as productive attorneys.

Experience

I have over two decades of experience working in law firms, and I have worked on the plaintiffs' side as well as the defense side. Having worked in law firms ranging from 130 attorneys to a boutique setting to having my law firm for over a decade, I have a diverse background working with associates in both corporate and small firm environments. Also, I have held the roles of partner, associate, of-counsel or solo/owner during my legal career. 

Convenience

It's simple. Your associate attorneys book their consultations using our online calendar, and I help them succeed. Most sessions are done by telephone or via Zoom, but I can do in-person coaching if that is more convenient for you. Depending upon your firm's needs, I offer one-on-one coaching and group coaching.

I keep all of our communications confidential unless the associate attorney I am coaching agrees to waive that confidentiality or I am required to do so by law. Also, any discussion I have with your associate attorneys about issues such as the best way to depose an expert, prepare for trial, etc. are done in a generic fashion without any party names or confidential information being disclosed.