Legal Practice Coaches

Welcome to my profile! As a current Juris Doctorate candidate at Harvard Law School and a Legal Fellow at the Federal Reserve, I bring a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience to my coaching. With a background in guiding students through the big law recruiting process, I've helped countless aspiring legal professionals achieve their dreams. I also personally navigated the big law recruiting process, receiving multiple offers from firms for my 1L summer, 2L summer, and post-grad. I'm very knowledgeable about law firms across the country and can help you differentiate between firms to find an optimal fit. Whether you're navigating law school admissions or seeking to excel in your legal career, I'm here to provide personalized support and strategic insights. Let's work together to achieve your goals!

I'm a Stanford Law School grad working in-house in business operations at a startup. I previously advised startups at Goodwin Procter and developed product legal strategy at Microsoft. Before making the leap from law to business, I received summer associate offers from the top technology law firms, including Cooley, Fenwick & West, Gunderson Dettmer, and Wilson Sonsini. I also got offers from more traditional biglaw firms, like Skadden, Latham & Watkins, and Kirkland & Ellis. If you're a law student considering technology law, or a law student/lawyer thinking of pursuing a career in business instead, let me help! I can guide you through that decision and help you plan your next steps.

Welcome to my profile! As a current JD candidate at UCLA School of Law, I bring a wealth of experience and insight into the legal field. My journey includes being a 1L Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Scholar and gaining hands-on experience as a Summer Associate at Hogan Lovells, with exposure to in-house legal work at IBM. During my undergraduate years at UC Santa Barbara, I was actively involved in the admissions committee, which honed my skills in evaluating applications and understanding what makes a candidate stand out. I am passionate about helping aspiring legal professionals navigate their career paths and law school applications. Let's connect to strategize your journey into the legal world!

📌 Interviewed with 30+ Am100 law firms through on-campus recruiting and networking 👩🏼‍⚖️ Secured an externship at the Cook County Circuit Court, Chicago, IL 📝 Editor on Northwestern Law's Journal of Law and Social Policy 🫡 Former NYC "Big Law" paralegal (ask me about the rooms I got to be a fly on the wall in!) 💥 Currently an associate at a mid-level firm in NYC

I launched my personal injury law firm in June 2009 with zero clients and have built it into a thriving practice. Over the past 18 years, I have successfully settled more than 400 cases. Unlike attorneys who only focus on legal work, I’ve run every facet of my practice myself — from client acquisition and marketing to accounting, tax preparation, and negotiating settlements with insurance companies. This gives me a unique perspective on what it truly takes to succeed as a solo personal injury lawyer. I coach attorneys on all aspects of building and running a successful personal injury practice, including: Case Selection – How to identify profitable, winnable cases and avoid ones that will drain your time. Client Acquisition – Proven strategies to attract and retain high-quality clients. Marketing & SEO – How to build a sustainable pipeline of cases through online visibility and referrals. Practice Management – Running your firm efficiently without burning out. Work-Life Balance – Maintaining your health, family relationships, and long-term career satisfaction while practicing in one of the most demanding areas of law. Personal injury law is rewarding, but it is also stressful and time-consuming. Having coached myself through the ups and downs of solo practice, I know firsthand the systems, mindset, and strategies that allow you to not only survive but thrive.

Since I started law school, I have completed five internships: a 1L Fellowship for Advancing Diversity in the Profession at Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw, Pittman, and AmLaw 100 firm, one non-profit legal internship, and three government internships. If you are a 1L or 2L recruiting for your summer internship, I can help you network with alumni, identify 1L Fellowships and public interest internships, craft your application, ace your interview, and land a 1L Fellowships or public interest internship.

As a recent Stanford Law School JD graduate and a Knight-Hennessy Scholar, I bring a range of experience in public service legal roles as a law student and new attorney, including with the Department of Justice, private public interest firms, and federal clerkships. My diverse legal background, from clerking to interning with the House Foreign Affairs Committee Legal Counsel, equips me with a deep understanding of the legal field. I am passionate about helping aspiring legal professionals navigate their career paths, offering insights into law school applications, internships, and clerkships. Let's work together to achieve your legal career goals—reach out to start your journey today! What's the process? It depends on your goals and preferences, but I typically like to do a 15-30 minute initial meeting to understand your background, goals, and priorities. We identify tasks to accomplish and set deadlines for each, taking a step-by-step approach that feels manageable. Clients can send written drafts anytime, and I provide written feedback within 48 hours. I'm always available to answer pop-up questions and support. We schedule follow-up meetings as needed.

Hi there—I'm so glad you're here! Take a look around, and be sure to check out the final paragraph for details specific to your interests. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out! You might be: • Ready to land the job, build the career, and create the life you’ve been dreaming about—or at least take a bold step in that direction. • Open to letting go of limiting beliefs that have been holding you back. • Curious about what success could look like on your own terms, beyond the conventional path. With a J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law and over 20 years of experience in the legal field, I specialize in helping attorneys and aspiring legal professionals navigate their careers with clarity and confidence. Whether you're exploring career development, managing workplace dynamics, or questioning whether law school is the right move—I’m here to help.

Legal Practice for Busy Professionals on the Go! | 30 + Years Experience at Top Global Law Firms _____________________________________________________________ I am passionate about helping professionals achieve their goals, including the drafting and negotiating of advantageous contracts along the way of their career paths. Please schedule a free intro call through the Leland prompts to determine how we may best work together!

Put a Big Law attorney from the Big Apple in your corner. For years, I've helped students from across the country reach the upper tier of US and international law firms (e.g. Cravath, K&E, Skadden, etc.), and I'd love to help you: Polish your resume. Nail the interview. Land your dream job. After years working as a deals lawyer in the New York office of Clifford Chance, I am now in-house with a large asset manager and continue to work daily with premier US and international law firms. I hold a JD from BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School and, prior to joining Clifford Chance, clerked with the US Attorneys Office, Baker McKenzie and Wilson Sonsini’s tech subsidiary SixFifty. Since entering legal practice, I’ve enjoyed coaching individuals through the most crucial steps of the Big Law hiring process, including complex and shifting timelines, prepping for interviews and securing offers at their target firms. Whether you just need a second set of eyes on your resume or deeper insights into the application process, I'm here to help.