My Background and Coaching Philosophy

I have always been passionate about truth and fairness, the quality of the legal profession and helping other lawyers develop their careers. In other words, I was born to be a lawyer coach.

B.A. (1986) and J.D. (1989) from the University of Michigan
C.P.C.C. (2009) from The Coaches Training Institute
Officer of the State Bar of Michigan’s Law Practice Management & Legal Administrators Section
Officer of the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
Officer of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Wayne Region, State committee chair and Washtenaw Region committee chair
State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly

I practiced law for nearly 20 years at Clark Hill PLC, a large Michigan firm based in Detroit. As a partner and business litigator, I worked with a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to medium and smaller sized businesses, families and individuals. Working with in-house counsel, co-counsel, executives, business owners and others, I learned and understand the challenges and concerns professionals face on a daily basis. I also learned and understand people’s desire to be their best self at work and at home.

I had been involved in informal mentoring and coaching with my colleagues and other friends since I received my law degree. As a partner and former recruiting committee chair, I knew the importance of building on individual lawyers’ strengths to help them, our clients and our firm. Eventually I realized that my professional development role was more stimulating, challenging and professionally fulfilling than nearly 20 years of litigating contract disputes. Seeing a need for this resource in the legal profession, I decided to formally combine my skills, experience and passion to help other lawyers achieve their career management, business development and other professional and personal goals.

I have coached lawyers of all types including partners, associates, solos, judges, in-house counsel, recent graduates and even law students. Together we make lasting changes that enhance or expand that person’s practice or career.

I believe a business development and career management coach is a competitive advantage. Coaching helps lawyers clarify and reach their goals by brainstorming, focusing and taking steps using what works for the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

I am very pleased to do work that combines my experience as a lawyer, my professional coach training and my passions to make a significant difference in the lives of my clients and in the legal profession.

Please contact me today if you are ready to start making changes.

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