Lisa is passionate about helping attorneys build meaningful and fulfilling careers. She regularly coaches attorneys and other senior professionals working globally in legal departments, corporations, law firms, government and non-profits to successfully execute career transitions. 

Following almost two decades practicing federal procurement law, Lisa herself successfully transitioned to the talent development and coaching field obtaining her Masters in Organizational Development and Change from Johns Hopkins University. After leading the professional development department of a large law firm, she founded her current coaching, training and consulting firm--the Attorney Talent Strategy Group--to help clients take charge and grow great careers.

As a highly sought-after speaker, Lisa has delivered coaching and training programs on career, leadership and management to a variety of organizations, including the Association of 

Corporate Counsel, American Bar Association, National Association of Women Lawyers, the New York City Bar Association and District of Columbia Bar Association. Her Building Leadership Muscle Series includes core programs aimed at developing critical leadership and management skills including Creating Your Individual Strategic Career Plan.

Lisa has served on the Board and as President of the National Association of Women Lawyers and as a Commissioner on the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession. She publishes regularly and her articles can be found in professional journals as well on her website and on LinkedIn. 

Lisa graduated from Tufts University, Summa Cum Laude and from George Washington University Law School with Honors.

What coaching services do you provide?

Career transition coaching, leadership coaching, management coaching, and business development coaching

What services do you provide in addition to coaching?

Resume review and editing; interview preparation; and compensation negotiation guidance.

What is your coaching philosophy?

Your career is a long-term investment. It will undoubtedly grow and evolve. Advancing from one stage to the next can be exciting but also daunting. Whether you are looking to change jobs, tackling new management and leadership roles and responsibilities or considering a significant career transition, coaching focused on your individual success can be invaluable.

My approach to career coaching meets you where you are. This will include working together to (i) reflect upon your values, preferences and unique strengths; (ii) understand and define your longer term vision and/or shorter term options/versions; (iii) set meaningful, measurable and time-bound goals and action steps to help you achieve your goals; (iv) identify relevant resources including mentors and sponsors; and (v) monitor your progress.

What interests or excites you about coaching women lawyers?

The legal profession has benefitted greatly from the robust participation of women lawyers.

I believe that the integral involvement of women in the legal profession is essential to its continued success.

I am excited to see women engaging vigorously in the legal profession. I understand, however, that women are often pulled in multiple directions. Each woman's path to success is unique to her. It excites me to learn what each woman I coach wants from her career, what she values, what motivates her, and what brings her meaning and joy. It brings me joy to coach her to build on these core factors, to explore ways to navigate a fulfilling career and to integrate it into a fulfilling life.

Tell us about your training and certifications as a coach.

• Masters in Organizational Development and Change, Johns Hopkins University
• Certificate of Developmental Coaching, Coaches Rising
• Juris Doctor, George Washington University Law School