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Build a Legal Career That Fits Your Life.
You worked hard to become a lawyer. You built a career you're proud of.
But somewhere along the way, the pace, the pressure, or expectations stopped fitting your life.
You don't want to burn it all down. You want a version of your career that works with your family, your healthy, and who you are now.
I know that tension well. I lived it. After navigating it myself, I developed a clear, structured process to help Lawyer Moms design legal careers that are both ambitious and sustainable.
Unlock Your
Happy Law Mom Life
A Strategic Approach
to Redesigning Your Legal Career
Not every Lawyer Mom wants the same thing.
And at this stage of your career, cookie-cutter solutions don't cut it.
This work is tailored.
We start with where you are now and design a strategy grounded in your strengths, values, goals, and the realities of the legal market.
Reclaim Your Time
You value your work and want to continue practicing law, but the current pace is unsustainable.
Together, we explore your options for working fewer hours and develop a concrete plan to restructure your workload, renegotiate expectations, or a secure a role that demands fewer hours.
You get a work arrangement that supports both meaningful legal work and the life you want outside the office.
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Clients regularly secure flexible roles, renegotiate terms, increase compensation, or step into more aligned positions.
What You Can Expect
Design Your Next Move
You've reached a point where your current role is no longer working. You may not know exactly what you want next, but you know something needs to shift.
We start by gaining clarity on what you actually want. Then we explore viable options, whether that means reshaping your current role, uncovering opportunities others don't see, or designing a custom arrangement. Finally, we build a strategic plan to make it real.
The win is a role that feels exactly right for you.
Real Results
From Past Clients
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A Tailored Schedule
I had been thinking that I had to leave my job to find the balance that I wanted, but after this program I am actually still with my same company, on a very generous, very flexible reduced schedule of 20 hours a week, from home, and I get to set my schedule on a weekly basis
It was unheard of at my company before I did this. It's phenomenal.
I get so much time with our daughter... it's such a joy. Now, I have this really good family life but I also have a meaningful work life. I really didn't think that was possible in this career, but it is. I'm living proof of it and it's been amazing.
Amy
In-house Lawyer & Mother of 2
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I Negotiated Top Dollar
at My New Job
Shari transitioned to a new company and new role, making a higher salary. In fact, she is now making $20k more than the published salary range for her position. Here's what she had to say:
"With negotiations of salary [this coaching] was super helpful. That's also an area where I've struggled in the past and having very clear coaching around that was extremely helpful and had a great outcome.
This program has definitely paid off in dividends beyond a great salary... it's armed me with tools and a perspective that I can take forward from here on out. It's absolutely worth it and very different from trying to self-help your way through these things."
Shari
Lawyer & Mother of 2
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Clarity & Confidence
From Invisible to Integral
"Before this program, I had not been very connected to senior management in my department and it was very difficult to get the visibility I needed to succeed.
Fast forward to today and I feel that I am a very integral part of the team. I have great visibility and am getting great opportunities to raise my own profile.
After this program, it feels like there was a magic shift, where I'm now on the right track.
It really helped me to find my voice in a way that was genuine to me. And I got a really amazing 'outstanding' performance review coming from the senior levels of the department."
Lisa, Lawyer & Mother of 3
From Stuck to Dream Job
"I had been in a job that I really hated for years and I felt totally stuck. I didn't know what I wanted to be doing instead.
In this program, I figured out what it was I wanted to be doing. There were multiple different paths that I was considering, but as I worked through the exercises you gave me, I got clarity about what I wanted.
Fast forward to now, I'm doing the work I wanted to do. I'm working mostly from home, part-time hours, and getting full-time benefits.
I had tried on my own before, but there wasn't anyone to keep me moving on that path. You gave me accountability and helped me to get unstuck throughout the process. It was really a game changer."
Natalie, Lawyer & Mother of 2
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From Litigator to Happy
"I was feeling stuck in my career, like I was never going to get out of litigation.
Now, I have a new job where I'm not litigating but still working as an attorney, using my best skills that you helped me pinpoint.
As a single mom, I wanted more flexibility, better pay, to stop litigating and learn more skills and work with people -- and that's what I'm doing in my current job. It's very exciting!
I feel happier. This job feels more like me and as a result, I can be more like myself with my daughter."
Eve, Lawyer & Mother of 1
Making Lawyer Mom Life
Easier & Better
In 5 Simple Steps
"Before this program, I was struggling with work-life balance, setting boundaries, and figuring out how to grow my role at work. This program was a good mix of soul searching and practical tools that helped me focus on my goals and manage my time. With Charise's help, I was able to approach my boss about growing my role. This coaching is one of the most valuable gifts you can make time for, especially as a professional and a mom."
- Katherine
Lawyer & Mother of 2
"Working with Charise gave me a safe place to explore a career change. In a short time we were able to explore all possible ideas of optional careers, and then work to narrow down a few possible ones, and then execute a play of next steps to go after my dream job. Fast forward to today and I have my dream job! Charise has a way of being extremely compassionate and warm, and still able to keep me moving forward and accountable on my next steps and goals."
- Carolyn
Managing Director & Mother of 3
"I was stuck in a rut, feeling rudderless and paralyzed. From the first session, Charise helped me see beyond my self-doubt. She helped me stay focused, overcome setbacks, and pin down my next career move. Charise has helped me get the most out of my efforts with her inspired coaching."
- Jocelyn
Community Organizer &
Mother of 1
"The thing that stands out the most from my work with Charise is just how incredibly efficient it was! I left each session with what felt like a groundbreaking revelation that has allowed me to shift my life in more positive, productive, and joyful directions. She helped me unpack and re-write the core beliefs and habits that I have been bumping up against as long as I can remember."
- Kelly
Assistant Dean & Mother of 1
"Charise is a highly skilled, intelligent, intuitive, and versatile coach who always seems to know exactly what to say to help me figure out how to move forward. I'd highly recommend her to anyone who needs a coach."
- Heather
Lawyer & Mother of 2
"Charise is born teacher and guide! After agonizing for months to 'find time' to job search effectively after taking time off to be at home with my kids, Charise got me on track in just a couple of sessions with practical tools and just the right amount of accountability."
- Amanda
Lawyer & Mother of 3
Kim's Transformation
Kim's Pain Points:
Toxic work environment,
toxic boss, toxic colleagues.
Chaotic family challenges.
Not taking care of myself and my health. Putting myself last.
Kim's Results:
New job that I love. I work with a supportive team. My boss is kind, I like my colleagues, my days fly by.
More peaceful and supportive home environment.
Thriving and active in my community, doing more things that bring me joy.
"Your coaching was one of the key things that kept me going through a difficult job search. You were with me each step of the way. We made a plan each week and you helped me prepare for some very challenging interviews. You made sure I was taking care of myself throughout the process.
I had two offers at the end of the process and you helped me navigate them and negotiate the best deal for me and my family.
I can't think of anyone better to work with during such a big transition.
This program is worth every penny. If you're stuck, you can get unstuck and you can be a happy Mom Lawyer."
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