Legal Practice Coaches

With 20+ years of professional experience across law, education, and leadership development, I bring both insider perspective and global insight to coaching attorneys at every stage of practice. As a former Big Law attorney who began my career in Jones Day’s Paris and New York offices, I’ve worked on billion-dollar mergers, private equity deals, and cross-border transactions where the stakes were as high as the expectations. Having spent years in M&A and Sovereign Wealth Investments, I understand the precision, pressure, and politics that define elite legal practice—and the invisible work of having to prove yourself or be underestimated in the conference room as a female and racially diverse attorney. My coaching bridges high-performance strategy with human sustainability. I help first-gen, diverse, and female attorneys master both the craft and the culture of practice: navigating cross-border communication barriers, advocating for themselves in client or partner negotiations, and building practical skills for leadership, confidence, and resilience. I’ve also guided clients through career-defining decisions—whether pursuing the partner path, transitioning in-house, applying for state or federal clerkships, or joining government institutions such as the DOJ. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Intelligence (PQ), and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), I help clients identify and reframe internalized narratives that limit visibility or confidence, transforming them into deliberate, strategic presence. I also integrate future-readiness coaching, introducing AI-driven tools for research, drafting, and strategic analysis—so clients stay ahead of the evolving profession. The result is clarity, confidence, and credibility that hold steady under pressure—a legal practice where excellence doesn’t come at the cost of wellbeing, and where your identity becomes an advantage, not an obstacle.

I've navigated legal roles in several sectors, most notably at top big law firms. I successfully recruited across 4 major metro markets across a gambit of big law firms and have unique insight into managing the application process beyond the schools career services. The calculus for where you end up is unique for each individual and I genuinely believe each person needs to take a step back and figure out where is the right fit for them, which can be incredibly hard to do while at the law school environment with so many external factors weighing. I also realize that the support you get for private sector recruiting can be incredibly varied depending on your law school and would love to serve either as a supplement to your school's systems or help in the instance you're missing the support you need. I know it can be tough when you recruit to a market outside of your school's geographic area or a number of other challenges that we can tackle 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.

📌 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

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!

Going into law school, I had the passion for defending indigent clients but didn't know the first thing about preparing for interviews--I bombed my internship interviews that first summer! Fortunately, that experience--plus interviewing for an additional rounds of summer internships and ultimately landing my dream job in my current role--taught me the skills to not only excel as a public defender, but also help others achieve their public interest dreams.

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.

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!

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.

Welcome to my profile! With a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School and extensive experience in legal practice, I am well-equipped to guide you through your legal career journey. As a former BigLaw associate who's done a significant amount of callbacks and interviews with multiple offers and helped others land roles in BigLaw, I have a deep understanding of the legal landscape. Let's work together to achieve your legal career goals!