A modern, proactive approach
to associate engagement.
We help top law firms develop and retain high-performing associates with science-backed tools built specifically for a Gen-Z audience.
Your mid-level associates are your firm’s biggest investment—and also its most precarious.
They’re dedicated, ambitious, and engaged.
Until they’re not.
And even just one unhappy or underperforming associate can unravel a whole department:
▸ Low engagement leads to missed billable targets and deadlines.
▸ Unexpected turnover leads to imbalanced workloads and expensive lateral recruiting.
▸ Performance plans are expensive, reactive and often too late.
The solution?
A proactive approach to fostering genuine associate engagement.
That’s why we created LEAP, the…
LawyerWise
Engaged Associate Program
Engaging Seminars
that provide actionable tools
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Coaching Sessions
to put the tools into practice
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Video Series
to deepen knowledge and refer back to as a resource
Seminars and Coaching
✅ In-person or virtual seminars focusing on practical, actionable tools to build engagement and resilience
✅ Customized one-on-one or small-group coaching sessions to help associates put the tools into action
✅ Designed for BigLaw associates, by a BigLaw associate
Seminars and coaching sessions are deepened through our one-of-a-kind
video series on engagement and resilience,
which we call…
Associate Happiness 101
A modern, high-impact, research-backed training series specifically created for Gen Z associates.
✅ 13 Engaging Video Modules, each 4-7 minutes long, to fit into a busy associate’s schedule.
✅ Proven Positive Psychology Strategies to build resiliency, adaptability, and fulfillment.
✅ Real-World Applications with practical tools and insights for immediate implementation.
✅ Firm-Wide Benefits include healthier performance, relationships, and culture.
SAMPLE MODULES
GROWTH MINDSET
In this session on Growth Mindset, discover:
✅ What research tells us about nature vs. nurture
✅ Why resiliency is so important for lawyers
✅ How associates can prepare for challenge
POSITIVE EMOTIONS
In this session on Cultivating Positive Emotions, discover:
✅ The foundational intervention of positive psychology
✅ Simple and practical tools to reframe careers
✅ Actionable steps to increase gratitude and satisfaction
Program Modules
📦 Module 1: Introduction to Happiness in Law
📦 Module 2: The Science of Positivity in Legal Practice
📦 Module 3: Cultivating Positive Emotions as a Lawyer
📦 Module 4: Creating a Positive Work Environment
📦 Module 5: Maximizing Engagement and Focus in Legal Work
📦 Module 6: Strengthening Professional Relationships
📦 Module 7: Finding Meaning in Legal Practice
📦 Module 8: Celebrating Achievements and Maintaining Motivation
📦 Module 9: Building Resilience Through Effective Recovery Strategies
📦 Module 10: Handling Negative Emotions and Constructive Feedback
📦 Module 11: Practical Grounding and Emotional Regulation Techniques
📦 Module 12: Developing a Growth Mindset in Law
📦 Module 13: Recap and Next Steps
FAQ
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LEAP is our overall associate engagement program, which consists of seminars, coaching, and our Associate Happiness 101 video series.
The LEAP program is modular, and we can provide seminars, coaching, and/or the video series separately or as a compiled program.
Associate Happiness 101 is our one-of-a-kind on-demand video series designed to help law firm associates build engagement and resilience in their practice.
The series consists of 13 concise and engaging YouTube-style videos, each between 4-7 minutes, full of actionable tips and practical tools to help associates be more productive and connected.The program is specifically built for lawyers, and applies concepts from positive psychology to help associates proactively develop engagement and resilience skills so they can thrive in BigLaw.
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In a nutshell, we blend first-hand BigLaw associate experience associate with actionable, evidence-based frameworks and tools from psychology to help associates thrive.
See the “Why LawyerWise” section below for more.
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The LEAP program and Associate Happiness 101 video series are specifically designed for associates at large law firms…but almost everyone can learn something along the way!
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Not at all! There’s no need to download anything or stress your IT team.
We’ll send associates an email with one-click access to our content. There’s nothing to download and no complicated logins.They can watch content on their computers or their phones, so it’s available whenever works for them.
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Program packages can be developed for any price point. Please reach out below to discuss options.
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We don’t pretend to have a magic bullet that will keep associates engaged forever, but associates that complete the Program will develop pathways towards sustainable higher engagement and satisfaction levels.
Even a 10% improvement from one associate can have a massive impact on a firm’s retention and productivity. We aim to provide every associate with something that works for them to make material improvements.
why lawyerwise?
Real BigLaw associate experience. Deep organizational psychology knowledge.
David Selesnick
As a former BigLaw associate for five years at a top New York firm, David saw first-hand how important engagement and resilience are to associate and firm success.
Now, he combines his extensive firm and in-house experience with his JD/MBA and specialization in positive psychology to help firms increase associate retention and productivity.
As a certified executive coach and an Instructor at the University of Toronto in ethics and professionalism, David leverages his unique experience and dynamic worldview to help associates and firms build stronger engagement.
As a member of both the New York and Ontario bar and an accredited yoga instructor, David excels in guiding others to great outcomes, whether it’s in the courtroom, on a yoga mat, and everywhere in between.
Emma Rees
Emma is a Business Psychologist and Senior Leadership Consultant with a 20-year track record of talent development impact. A former elite athlete with a decade of experience competing on the world stage, Emma brings her relentless positive energy and drive to help organizations reach peak performance.
As an advisor and coach to elite performers, Emma enables professionals and their companies to reach new heights. She works globally with government, Fortune 500, and growing organizations to design and implement world-class talent development and retention programs.