The Second Brain
Independent advisor to lawyers and law firm leaders who want an experienced outside perspective to test their thinking and make better decisions.
When it helps
When the practice is changing, the pressure is building, or you are challenged by a problem that needs dedicated time to consider.
Some issues are more difficult than others to work through. It might be a decision about the practice, people or leadership issues, managing growth, or an issue you have been wrestling with for too long.
That is where an experienced, independent perspective can help. I give lawyers and law firm leaders space to think properly, challenge their assumptions and get clear on what to do next.
Who it is for
Lawyers, barristers and law firm leaders dealing with leadership, practice and decision-making challenges such as:
- You are making an important decision about the practice, your role or what comes next.
- The practice is growing, changing or becoming more complex and you want to test the direction you are taking.
- A partnership, people or leadership issue would benefit from an experienced perspective.
- Important decisions are not getting the dedicated time they need, and you want your thinking challenged by someone who has no stake in the issue.
- You want regular time to step back and think properly about your practice with someone who understands the legal world.
How it works
Using a structured process, I listen to the issues, work out what is driving them, test assumptions and give an outside view. I draw on nearly four decades in legal practice, including building and exiting my own firm.
I help you think more clearly, identify patterns or blind spots, test your options and make better decisions. The value is better judgement, clearer direction and an experienced independent view.
Advisory for individuals and firms
For ongoing individual advisory, most relationships begin with an initial 12-week engagement, usually meeting weekly at first.
Law firms can also engage me for a defined period around an important practice decision, transition or acute issue. My role remains the same: helping decision makers make sound decisions.
The fee
A fixed monthly fee, set when we start.
Enquiries
If this describes a decision or issue you are facing, write to me with a short outline. We can discuss whether this work is a fit.
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