I support lawyers in the pursuit of professional growth.

I am a Certified Executive Coach, lawyer and founder of Effective Lawyering.

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I have a few questions for you…

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Are you looking to generate more business?

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Would you like a promotion?

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Are you thinking about changing firms?

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Are you balancing family and a busy law practice?

Are you ready to do the work necessary to answer these questions?

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Meet Julia Jackson

I believe individuals can grow, even (especially!) in the most challenging situations. I thrive on helping people push their limits and make great things happen.  As your coach I will support you to be the leader you want to be now for yourself, your teams, your clients and your practice. 

My approach to coaching is premised in a strongly held belief that my clients can grow. My lawyer brain is conditioned to question - and so is my coaching brain. In my coaching practice, I ask powerful questions, interrogate assumptions, pay witness to the ups and downs of personal growth, and help clients take extreme ownership. I help clients create the life you want to lead.

As your coach, I will act as your thought partner - not tell you what to do. I will help you find new ways of relating and adopt habits that better serve you so that you can move forward toward a more meaningful life.

If you might be interested in Executive Coaching, then let’s chat.

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Experience & Credentials

Certified Executive Coach (ICF)

Executive Coaching Certification, Columbia University

New York State Bar 

New York 15 Years in Law Firm Management 

  • Head of Coaching at Vinson & Elkins

  • Corporate Coach, Attorney Development, Cleary Gottlieb  

  • Director of Attorney Development, Ropes & Gray

National Association for Law Placement (NALP) Nominating Committee 

JD, MLIS, BA,  Rutgers University  Bar 

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I am a lawyer and a coach.

For over a decade,

I served in the corporate departments of several international law firms as a trusted advisor to the partnership in the demanding landscape of private equity and financial services. 

My approach to coaching is much like my approach to lawyering:  I help my clients solve complex problems and achieve results.

  • “Julia is highly dedicated to the success of her clients.”

    Chief Talent Office, Cleary Gottlieb

  • “Julia is a leader. Attorneys and management look to her for guidance and advice on all aspects of talent management.”

    Debt Finance Practice Group Leader, Ropes & Gray

  • “Julia knows how to build trust with lawyers. She is frank with associates in an empathetic way and she is frank with the partners in a commercial way.”

    M&A Partner

  • “Julia is highly skilled in coaching attorneys at all levels of the organization on a myriad of topics, including career planning and navigating difficult conversations and situations to resolve conflict and solve problems. She is an effective sounding board for attorneys - uplifting, objective, empathetic, insightful, and thoughtful. Julia is effective at helping her clients to process information and develop next steps. She provides them with an accountability partner.”

    Private Equity Partner, Vinson & Ekinses

Ready to take the next step?

Let’s talk about what’s possible—and how coaching can help you get there.

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