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Southren Academy
for Lawyers
Unlock your potential with our transformative suite of bespoke coaching and course offerings that help lawyers build successful, sustainable practices with confidence and competence.
Whether you’re an individual lawyer aiming to grow your business or a law firm seeking to empower your team, our suite of services will build confidence, competence, and sustainable success.
Want to see where your opportunities for growth are? Take our Southren Success Blueprint Assessment.
OUR OFFERINGS
Highly-effective and personalized, our certified coaches take clients through a series of sessions in support of business development growth, strategic planning, or other key goals for success. Learn More
Personalized support for lawyers navigating career changes, offering career counseling, job search strategies, and networking guidance to help you build confidence and secure roles that align with your goals. Learn More
This program helps lawyers take control of their business development by creating personalized plans that align their practices with the work and clients they value most. Rooted in neuroscience and adult learning, it’s designed to inspire, engage, and empower. Learn More
Custom tailored and co-created we offer customized firm retreats focused on strategic goals. Each retreat includes themed training, interactive workshops, and small group sessions, covering topics such as soft skills, leadership, business development, and client management.
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The Women Managing Partner Forum unites women law firm leaders for collaborative discussions, offering insights, strategies, and a lasting network for mutual growth and support. Learn More
One on One
One-On-One
Coaching
Elevate Your Practice with Expert Guidance
Our personalized coaching programs offer 12 focused sessions over a year, guiding you toward business development growth, growing your practice strategically or tackling immediate challenges. Our certified coaches tailor each session to your needs, using proprietary tools and resources to drive progress and position you for success well beyond the coaching period.
There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a client’s mindset shift when they get clear on what they want and realize their potential. Our coaching programs spark those moments of clarity, guiding lawyers to transform how they think, act, and show up in their practice and lives. - Jane
Career Transitions
Career Transition
+ Outplacement
Navigate Your Next Move with Confidence
Our Career Transition and Outplacement Programs are designed to guide lawyers through every stage of career change, whether it’s a move you’ve planned or one that’s unexpected. Our personalized coaching helps you gain clarity, build confidence, and create a strategic path forward.
From career counselling and job search strategies to interview preparation and network building, we equip you with the tools and insights needed to land your next role. With tailored support, you’ll be empowered to make informed decisions and transition into a career that aligns with your skills, experience, and ambitions.
Career Transitions Key Outcomes Include
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Personal Branding + Positioning
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Clarity on Career Direction
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Strategic Job Search Skills
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Interview Preparation
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Expanded Network + Professional Connections
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Actionable Career Transition Plan
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Access to Targeted Opportunities
Career transitions are more than finding the next job — they’re about rediscovering strengths and charting a confident new path. We turn uncertainty into opportunity, crafting plans that align with true ambitions. Seeing clients embrace their value and land roles that fit is incredibly rewarding. - Jane
KnowBeDo
Know. Be. Do.
Group Training
Get the results you want for you and your firm by doing the right things, from the right mindset.
Our Know. Be. Do. Group Training Program is a six-month, hands-on journey that empowers lawyers to take charge of their business development with confidence and purpose. Rooted in neuroscience and adult learning best practices, this program combines workshops, one-on-one coaching, and self-directed tools to help participants understand their vision, build powerful relationships, and establish effective business development habits. Through personalized guidance, participants create actionable plans to grow their practices with the work they love, alongside the people they want to work with.
Know. Be. Do. Key Outcomes Include
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Clarity on Personal Brand
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Strategic Network Building
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Enhanced Business Development Skills
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Established Success Habits
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Increased Confidence and Ownership of Your Practice
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Practical Tools for Continuous Growth
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Accountability and Personalized Support
Action and transformation are at the core of this program. We see lawyers move from feeling stuck to confidently owning their business development. This program helps them build meaningful connections, develop success habits, and make tangible changes that create a practice they’re proud of. - Christine
SpecialtyPrograms
Specialty Programs
Custom tailored and co-created to achieve specific, firm-wide goals.
Southren Group’s Specialty Programs are bespoke, co-created experiences designed to align with your firm’s unique strategic goals. From immersive retreats to targeted workshops, each program is crafted in collaboration with your firm to inspire transformative change. Whether focusing on developing ‘soft’ skills, cultivating an owner mindset, or enhancing business development culture, our specialty programs offer tailored solutions that empower your team to thrive and drive firm-wide impact.
Specialty Program Key Outcomes Include
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Aligned Strategic Vision and Goals
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Enhanced Team Collaboration and Cohesion
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Cultivated Leadership and Ownership Mindset
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Improved Communication and ‘Soft’ Skills
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Established Culture of Business Development
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Strengthened Client and Practice Management Skills
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Customized Action Plans for Ongoing Success
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Fostered Innovation and Strategic Thinking
Designed to meet each firm’s unique needs, our Specialty Programs spark real change. We see entire teams shift their thinking, embrace new skills, and unite toward a shared vision, driving firm-wide success. - Kelly
WomanPartnerForum
Women Managing Partner Forum
Empowering Women Leaders in Law
The Women Managing Partner Forum is a unique program designed to connect and support women leaders at the helm of law firms. Through facilitated conversations and strategic discussions, this exclusive forum fosters a collaborative environment where participants can address challenges, share insights, and develop actionable leadership strategies. Beyond a professional network, the forum builds a community of like-minded women committed to mutual growth and success, empowering participants with renewed confidence, practical plans, and enduring connections that inspire their leadership journey.
Womens Partner Forum Outcomes Include
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Enhanced Leadership Skills and Strategic Insight
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Actionable Plans to Navigate Complex Challenges
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Stronger Professional Network and Peer Support
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Renewed Confidence and Empowered Decision-Making
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Practical Strategies for Leading with Impact
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Enduring Connections with Like-Minded Women Leaders
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