Senior lawyers face a unique dual pressure to act as business leaders within their firms while continuing to grow their practice and strengthen client relationships. Yet few receive structured support in developing the strategic, commercial, and leadership capabilities required to succeed.
Robinson Villacorte provides coaching for partners, senior associates, counsel, and law firm leaders seeking to build stronger practices and lead with greater clarity and confidence. Drawing on years of experience working with some of the Asia-Pacific region’s leading partners and BD teams, our coaching combines practical business insight with professional coaching techniques.
We have particular expertise in cross-cultural coaching and working with expatriates, as well as with partners considering succession strategies and those stepping into new leadership roles.
Whether focused on practice growth or leadership development, the goal is simple: to help lawyers achieve meaningful, sustained progress.
Business Coaching
We work with partners, lateral hires, and lawyers transitioning into partnership to clarify their business development priorities, strengthen client relationships, and create sustainable growth.
Coaching engagements typically focus on:
Developing practical a development plan for your practice and clients
Strengthening BD habits and accountability
Identifying target clients and relationship opportunities
Converting relationships and networks into new work
Navigating partnership transitions
The emphasis is always on practical implementation in a time-poor environment. We understand the pressures you face and help you move from intention to action efficiently and effectively.
Executive Coaching
Leadership roles in law firms present unique challenges that few professionals are formally trained to navigate.
Our executive coaching supports partners and senior leaders as they develop their leadership style, manage complexity, and lead effectively within their firms.
Executive coaching is highly tailored to individual needs, but may focus on areas such as:
Leadership development and decision-making
Managing teams, stakeholders, and firm politics
Navigating change and increased responsibility
Transitioning into partnership or senior leadership roles
The result is a confidential, structured space for reflection, challenge, and growth, grounded in a deep understanding of how law firms operate.
We typically begin with a structured initial session to clarify your priorities, determine whether coaching is right for you and, if so, identify where coaching can have the greatest impact.