Leila R.
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30 + Years at Top Global Law Firms | Coaching for Legal Professionals
Studied at Cornell University
Works at Prosper Legal Management LLC
Available October 8 at 1:00 PM UTC
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Leila's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $225/hr
Get help with Interview Prep, Skill Building, and .
Leila’s Legal Practice Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Executive
10+ people coached for Legal Practice
With over 30 years of experience in law and firm management at top global law firms, I am passionate about helping attorneys and law firm business services professionals achieve meaningful growth. I initially practiced law for over 23 years then transitioned to law firm managerial roles. I am eager to put my experiences to work to help your career thrive. Please reach out for a complimentary initial consultation and let's work together to achieve your goals!
Leila can help with:
Interview Prep
Skill Building
Contract Drafting
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Salary Negotiation
Negotiation Skills
About Leila
Helping individual attorneys and law firm business services professionals on Leland to accelerate their careers with proven leadership, career transition, and practice management strategies drawn from 30+ years at Top Global Law Firms. Also working with law firms and other organizations as the Principal Consultant at Prosper Legal Management LLC. *For individual attorneys and law firm business services professionals, please contact me here at Leland for an initial complimentary coaching session. *For Law Firms and other Organizations, please email [email protected] or visit https://www.prosperlegalmanagement.com for a complimentary consultation. To view my videos designed for busy professionals as a Content Partner with CeriFi LegalEdge, please see: https://www.cerifilegaledge.com Either way, I hope to connect soon and determine how we may work together to achieve your primary career or business goals!!
Why do I coach?
I coach because I've seen firsthand how transformative it can be- especially for talented attorneys and business services professionals navigating demanding environments like law firms or in-house legal departments.
Work Experience
Content Partner
CeriFi LegalEdge
August 2025 - Present
Publish on-demand video presentations for attorneys and law firm business services professionals, including “Contacts that Disguise” and “Unlocking the LLC Advantage”.
Principal Consultant
Prosper Legal Management LLC
June 2025 - Present
Leila joined Prosper Legal Management (PLM) as the Principal Consultant to leverage 30+ years of law and firm management experience at leading global law firms to help legal organizations achieve additional meaningful growth. At PLM, Leila offers a full range of consulting services, including: • Advising on professional and business development strategies to strengthen attorney skills and client engagement across the organization • Designing and implementing practice management solutions to improve efficiency and impact For Legal Organizations, please email Leila at [email protected] or visit www.prosperlegalmanagement.com for a complimentary initial consultation
Education Manager
Kirkland & Ellis
May 2022 - July 2024
Interviewer
Led the development and execution of attorney training programs across practice areas, including corporate, litigation, and intellectual property. Managed the NY summer associate program learning sessions. Developed cybersecurity programs. Acted as the firm expert on NY Continuing Legal Education rules and guidelines.
Manager, Strategy & Transactions
Arnold & Porter
September 2019 - May 2022
Interviewer
Led associates, Legal Assistants and staff attorneys in the Real Estate Transactions group, including work allocation, performance assessment, hiring and onboarding. Acted as attorney coach & mentor. Drafted guidance and resource materials. Created and implemented ongoing training programs, continuing legal education seminars, and developed substantive programs. Acted as a mentor to associates and managed the attorney and legal assistants mentor programs. Created, developed, and maintained model documents and client tailored forms. Prepared deal listings for Business Development and Marketing purposes.
Manager, Business Development
A&O Shearman
March 2018 - April 2019
Initiated and oversaw Business Development client meetings and events, covering a wide range of firmwide practice areas, including Banking and Family Offices. Coached and mentored women associates. Acted as primary Director of Women’s Global Business Development and Marketing initiatives.
Attorney: Portfolio Management
White & Case
June 1998 - March 2018
Interviewer
Leila initiated an increase in the number of clients from one to eight for Banking Portfolio Management services. Directed Firmwide Business Development & Strategic Marketing Initiatives. Representative Clients: 1. Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2. BNP Paribas 3. Credit Suisse 4. Deutsche Bank 5. Jefferies Finance 6. JPMorgan Chase 7. Macquarie Capital 8. Morgan Stanley Acted as primary liaison with portfolio management, credit and operations divisions of clients regarding bank finance loan documentation, including security agreements, UCCs, Real Estate and Intellectual Property collateral. Prepared UCC policies and guidelines as a UCC Committee Member. Implemented Professional Development and mentoring programs for associates; prepared attorney training programs as a CLE Committee Member; Acted as attorney coach & mentor.
Education
Cornell University
B.A., English: Honor’s Program; Dean’s List
Editor, Praxis Literary Magazine
Columbia College
English
(Semester:Junior Year)
Fordham University Law School
JD, Law
International Law Journal member; tutored undergraduates in writing composition.
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Overall Rating
5.0
Leila has helped Leland clients get into University of Southern California