People are your firm’s most valuable asset. Increase their value by investing in them.
Productivity increases when people have the right tools and know how to use them.
Productivity increases when people have the right tools and know how to use them.
People
New Associate
Accepting Assignments So You Shine
Backpack to Briefcase: Welcome to the Practice
Finding the Right Mentor
Law Firm Economics 101
Law Firm Protocol
Reaching for the Stars: Goal Setting for Your Professional Career
Timekeeping 101
Management Skills (also see Leadership)_
12 Elements of GREAT Management
Beating Burnout: For Attorneys and Those Who Work with Them
Behavioral Interviewing Skills to Find the Right Hire
Creating an Inclusive Work Environment
Delegation: Helping Your People Grow
Emotional Intelligence Explained
Emotional Intelligence for Better Work Relationships
Enhanced Communication for Better Colleague Relationships
Feedback: A Tool to Enhance Performance
From Problem Partner to Productive Partner: Helping your Law Firms’ Underperformers
How to Run an Effective Meeting
Investing in High Potential Talent
Managing and Facilitating Groups
Managing Toxic Behaviors in the Workplace
Mentoring Fundamentals
Navigating Difficult Conversations
Running Effective Virtual Meetings
Success Skills for Supervising Others
Interpersonal Skills/Well-being
Beating Burnout for Attorneys and Those Who Work with Them
Client and Business Etiquette
Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Building Better Relationships
at WorkEnhancing your EQ
Enhancing Your Resilience: Four Easy Steps for ALL Attorneys
Enhanced Communication for Better Client and Colleague Relationships
Food for Thought:
Eating for Mental ClarityHappiness 2.0: Finding it and Maintaining it
Keeping Your Head Above Water: Stress Management in the Workplace
Self-Advocacy: Being More Assertive
Unconscious Bias Awareness
Using Your Power: Assertiveness Training
Well-Being Strategies to Get Through These Crazy Times
Writing Powerful Self Evaluations
Performance
Powerful Presentation Skills
Audience Analysis: Hit Your Target When Speaking to a Group
How Make Your Programs CLE Worthy
How to Speak to an Audience Without Sweating Through Your Jacket
I-Speak Your Language: Knowing Your Communication Style
Kick it up a Notch
Presentations that POP
Public Speaking: 1 to 1 Coaching
Techniques to Engage the Audience
Understanding the Audience: Move Them to Action
Virtual Programs are Here to Stay
ZOOMing your Presentation to Success
Firm Culture & DEI Topics
Allyship is a Verb
Behavioral Interview Skills
Business & Client Etiquette
Creating an Inclusive Workplace
Generational Collaboration: Vital in the Virtual World
How to be an Effective Mentor
Inclusion for Everyone
Interviewing for the Right Hire
Managing Client Expectations
Mentoring Fundamentals
Recruiting and Retaining Talent
Tale of Two Associates: A Diversity Story
Unconscious Bias Workshop
Your First Client
Your Role as a Mentee
Productivity
Business Development
Asking for Referrals
Building a Reputation
Business Development Plan Workshop
Creating a Quick Start Plan
Elevator Speeches Minus the Elevator
Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Building Better Client Relationships
Enhanced Communication for Better Client Relationships
Expanding the Client Relationship
Getting the Most Out of Conference Attendance
How to Work a Room
Ins & Outs of Virtual Networking
Internal & External Credentialling
Networking at Your Own Firm Retreats
Networking to Put Your Best Foot Forward
Partnering with Others for Wider Reach
SMART BD Goal Setting
Staying Top-of-Mind
Take the WORK Out of Networking
Where New Work Comes From
Leadership (also see Management)
10 Top Strategies for Retaining Tomorrow’s Talent
Handling Your Firm’s Underperformers
Investing in Your Talent
Law Firm Economics 201
Leadership Academy
Leadership Skills for High Potentials
Overcoming Unconscious Bias and Leading Others on the Path
Practice Leadership for New Leaders
Strategic Thinking
Practice Improvement
AFAs: One-Size Does Not Fit All
Beyond the Billable Hour: Six Secrets to Success
From Problem Partner to Productive Partner: Helping your Law Firms’ Underperformers
Legal Project Management
Timekeeping to Get your Bills Paid
You Don’t Know SWOT About Your Practice
Workshops can be designed to fit your needs
LTA can implement and manage every aspect of your legal talent’s needs, from the day a new attorney starts to the day they leave or retire.
All programs are adaptable for the business side of law firms as well as for Professional Service Firms.
“Thank you, Sharon. It was a really great and memorable program.”
- Lily Iorfino, DEI Committee, Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP
“Your presentation was well received and had useful take-aways for the participants.”
Katherine Hubbard, Administrator, Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, P.A.
“Your presentation was very captivating and encouraged me to be honest with the "goals" " I set for 2024”.
Erica Piotrowski, Attorney, Crenshaw Ware & Martin PLC
“Your presentation was very good and right on point. A good time investment.”
Diane Rames, Law Office Administrator at Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer
“I really enjoyed both of your sessions. You shared strategies I can start to use right away which, to me, is the hallmark of an excellent presentation.”
Suzanne Thomas, Director of Talent, Alberta, Dentons
“Extremely well-done, Sharon. One of the most interesting and valuable presentations I've attended in a while. Thank you so much!”
Erin McClernon, Lawyer Professional Development, Olgetree Deakins
“Sharon has spoken three times to our group about various topics. Each time she has come prepared to speak, but also to question and make our members apply her wisdom to their firms. She comes with a burst of energy and passion for the information she shares. Additionally she provides tangible advice in response to the various challenges our firms face.”
- Breana Jackson, Executive Director, LEGUS International Network of Law Firms
“Sharon presented on a professional skills topic that could be seen as dry, but she made it jazzy and powerful. Thank you for taking the time to work so thoughtfully with our delegates!”
- Allie Haas, Learning and Development Advisor, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
“I have worked with Sharon on a variety of firm and client CLE programs. She is always thorough in planning and executing the details of every program no matter how small or large. She thinks outside the box in ways to market internally and to clients to encourage attendance. Her insight and guidance helps to insure high quality and successful events. She is a pleasure to work with and her attention to detail is appreciated.”
- Jeffrey Rothschild, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
“Sharon and I worked together at Foley for many years. I witnessed her ability to take professional development for lawyers to the next level. She is professional and creative and one of the most interesting speakers I have had the pleasure to listen to and learn from.”
- Sandy Stokes, Marketing and Business Development Director, Chapman Law Group
“Thank you Sharon. It was great having you with us at our first web conference. A very interesting and extremely valuable session!”
- Stephen Hamlet, CEO, Russell Bedford International
“Your presentation was fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing this message.“
- Linda D. Glasgow, Human Resources Director, Lewis, Thomason, King, Krieg & Waldrop, P.C.