1. New Partner Development

Transitioning to partnership is one of the most significant career shifts a lawyer will ever make. It’s not just a title. It’s a new identity that demands new skills, mindsets, and firm-level support. We design and deliver programs that help new law firm partners:

• Build confidence and leadership presence
• Understand firm economics and expectations
• Strengthen people and practice management capabilities
• Develop business acumen and client-growth skills
• Strengthen collaboration and cross-practice alignment

2. Partner Competency Frameworks

Without clear standards, partner performance can feel subjective and inconsistent. We work with firms to:

• Define what “great” looks like across leadership, management, and business development
• Align competencies with firm strategy and values
• Provide a structure for meaningful feedback and accountability
• Support fair, transparent advancement and promotion decisions

3. Leadership Development

Leading peers and driving change require a very different skill set from practicing law. We help partners and Practice Group Leaders:

• Expand influence and lead with credibility
• Navigate conflict and manage challenging personalities
• Foster collaboration and innovation across practices
• Translate strategy into action and measurable results

4. People & Practice Management

Effective management drives engagement, productivity, and profitability; yet, most lawyers have never been trained to do it well. We help partners:

• Delegate strategically and manage workload across teams
• Deliver feedback that motivates and improves performance
• Hold others accountable while maintaining trust and respect
• Build high-performing, engaged teams that run profitable practices

5. Business Development & Client Growth

With demanding practices and client pressures, BD often slips down the priority list. Using our proprietary RainMasters Framework, we help partners:

• Identify an approach that fits their natural rainmaking style
• Strengthen the mindset and habits needed for consistent growth
• Build systems to nurture existing clients and develop new ones
• Collaborate across groups to expand firm-wide opportunities

6. Lateral Integration

Even strong lateral hires can struggle to gain traction without the right support. We help new lateral partners:

• Integrate quickly and align with firm culture and goals
• Build internal networks that support collaboration and visibility
• Identify quick wins to establish credibility early on
• Lay the foundation for long-term contribution and success

7. Succession Planning

As senior partners transition out of key roles, firms need clear strategies for continuity and client care. We help firms:

• Identify future leaders and transition successors smoothly
• Protect client relationships through planned handoffs
• Balance legacy and innovation during leadership changes
• Ensure long-term stability and sustained growth

8. Upward Feedback Programs

Upward feedback is one of the most powerful tools for partner development. When thoughtfully designed, it helps partners gain valuable insights into how their leadership and management are experienced by others, and creates a culture of openness and growth. We partner with firms to:

• Design upward feedback systems that ensure confidentiality and build trust
• Equip partners to interpret and act on feedback constructively
• Use upward insights to strengthen leadership capability and firm culture

9. Partnership Retreats

A well-designed retreat can strengthen alignment, collaboration, and firm culture if it’s done with purpose. We help firms:

• Design and facilitate retreats that focus on strategy, leadership, and connection
• Create experiences that deepen trust and shared vision among partners
• Deliver interactive sessions that drive clarity, collaboration, and renewed engagement