Business Development Coaches

Larry Bodine, Esq. (www.LarryBodine.com) – A business development advisor helping law firms generate revenue and get new business. Bodine spent eight years as Director of Communications for Chicago-based Sidley, Austin, and 15 years as a journalist, editor and publisher of the ABA Journal, National Law Journal, and Lawyers USA. Bodine conducts online Web seminars at the Professional Business Development Institute.

Judi Craig, Ph.D., MCC (www.judicraig.com) — Author, Women Attorneys Speak Out (2008), and certified senior practice adviser with Atticus. Dr. Craig has coached attorneys for more than 10 years on critical practice management success factors: time management, client development, staffing and profitability, and currently writes the “practice boosters” column for The Complete Lawyer. A Phi Beta Kappa from Southern Methodist University, she received her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wisconsin.

Kenton R. Hill, ED.D CMC (www.kenhillkrh.com) — Author, Certified Management Consultant, work performance coach. More than 18 years experience in support of organizational leaders and lawyers, among them clients of the Oregon Attorney Assistance Program. Areas of coaching: intrapersonal/emotional competencies. Author, Smart Isn’t Enough: How Developing Your Personal Intelligence Can Transform Your Life and Career, and creator of a 360-degree, online survey to provide feedback on competencies critical to success and satisfaction in the legal profession.

Ed Poll, JD/MBA, CMC (www.lawbiz.com) – Author, nationally recognized practice coach, and law firm management consultant. A former corporate general counsel, government prosecutor, sole practitioner, partner, and law firm chief operating officer, Poll has coached lawyers and law firms in strategic planning, profitability analysis, and practice development for more than 20 years. A Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management, and author of Law Firm Fees & Compensation (2008).

Cole Silver, Esq. (www.Findcareersuccess.com) – Business development and client strategist helping lawyers and law firms generate more revenue and deepen existing client relationships. Silver is an attorney with over 27+ years experience, both as General Counsel and owner of his own firm. Author, How to Create Wealth and Freedom in Your Law Practice: 101 Powerful Client Development and Retention Strategies, and the creator of The Raindancing Expert Audio Series.

Deborah Katz Solomon, JD (www.acuitylegal.com) — Ms. Solomon provides professional development, leadership, and marketing coaching for lawyers. Her coaching clients are high-achieving attorneys, primarily at the partner level, who want to be more effective in their current roles. Areas of coaching: marketing and business development, team management, organizational leadership, professional communication and presence, and strategic career planning. Ms. Solomon practiced law with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, where she focused on antitrust and class action litigation. She is certified in Leadership Coaching by Georgetown University. Her JD is from Vanderbilt University Law School.