Attorney Coaching Programs

Coaching programs are one of the most powerful ways for lawyers to make the most of their time, develop confidence and achieve their goals. Using a proven approach, lawyers can participate in one-on-one coaching or group-based programs with their colleagues to expand their tool kit, and most importantly, put their techniques into practice.

Our coaching programs are customized to meet the needs of each participant. We work with emerging leaders or senior associates aiming to become partners, a new group of laterals, or one-one-one meetings with individuals to build confidence and unlock their unique strengths.

Coaching programs can facilitate improvements in many areas:

Develop and strengthen current and future firm leaders
Enhance client service
Improve cross-selling and collaboration efforts
Enhance individual and group productivity
Build loyalty and improve culture
Lateral integration and attorney onboarding
Transitions (new partners, retiring partners, return from parental leave)
Work/life balance issues
Career enhancement and practice development

What Our Clients Say

Melissa and her coaching have tremendously impacted me. Quickly during our monthly meetings, she became a trusted advisor and friend. To ensure I had enough work flow, we quickly made a plan when I first moved to the Sarasota area to market internally before turning to external marketing. During our time together, I successfully received and completed projects for clients of more than 27 members of our firm within the first month. Melissa has a calm, level-headed approach to business development and firm politics. I have come to rely on her wisdom and insight…I am reluctant to make a move professionally without seeking her guidance first.

Christa Sullivan, Partner, Shumaker

Brewe Layman P.S. has had the pleasure of working with MBH Strategies/Melissa Hoff for a bit over ten years. Without exception Melissa has been attentive, creative, prompt, and on point in meeting our various (online/print) marketing needs while simultaneously being a real pleasure to work with. She heads up our marketing team and does so in an inclusive, professional, and top-drawer manner. We enjoy working with her.

Ken Brewe, Founding Partner, Brewe Layman

Melissa’s strong people skills and strategic insights and acumen fuel her success in her work with leading firms, regardless of size. She connects well with firm leaders, partners, associates and in-house marketing professionals, synthesizing and building on the strengths of each to build coherent and directed plans with strategies and action items that drive successful results. The quality of her work product is superb; I recommend her highly and without reservation!

Peter Zeughauser, Founding Partner, Zeughauser Group

Melissa is an invaluable partner and resource in helping me strengthen my client relationships. She is thoughtful, astute and knowledgeable, and I rely on her expert and insightful guidance to help me leverage my strengths and skills to grow my legal practice. I have worked with her for over ten years, and she continues to bring value every time we meet.

Hana Kern, Partner, Ryan Swanson

Melissa brought incredible energy and focus to our three cohorts of lawyers, from seasoned practitioners desiring greater accountability to rising stars eager to accelerate their momentum. Her unique mix of one-on-one coaching and dynamic group sessions helped participants uncover new opportunities, build powerful referral networks, and collaborate across cohorts – all leading to stronger pipelines, more revenue, and lasting relationships.

Kathryn Shimabukuro, [Former] Chief Marketing Officer, Tonkon Torp