Consultants and Coaches for the Profession®

Practical Business Guidance for Law Firms, by Lawyers Who Understand the Business of Law

Running a law firm today means navigating a complex blend of legal practice, business operations, and people management. Yet many firms (particularly midsized and smaller firms) lack access to experienced, trustworthy advisors who understand how law firms actually work. That’s why Hinshaw created Consultants and Coaches for the Profession®: a dedicated business advisory service tailored specifically to the legal industry.

We bring real-world, firm-side experience to our clients. Whether advising on lateral integration, rethinking compensation models, or helping resolve internal tensions, we approach every engagement with a deep appreciation for the cultural dynamics and structural realities of law firm life. Our role is to serve as a sounding board, guide, facilitator, and strategic partner, empowering firm leaders to make clear, informed decisions aligned with their long-term goals.

Our engagements often center around moments of transition or growth: a leadership change, a proposed merger, a challenging partner departure, or an urgent need to reevaluate governance. In other instances, firms seek long-term coaching relationships to strengthen leadership capacity, increase internal alignment, or build succession strategies that work in practice, not just on paper. Across it all, our consultants offer candid feedback, structured solutions, and an unwavering focus on what makes law firms thrive.

We also regularly support law firm retreats, leading productive, respectful conversations that help leadership teams gain clarity, build consensus, and move forward together. Whether we’re facilitating dialogue or providing behind-the-scenes counsel to firm leadership, our approach is collaborative, discreet, and customized to your firm’s personality and priorities.

Your Business. Your Culture. Your Goals.

Hinshaw’s Consultants and Coaches for the Profession® team helps law firm leaders operate with clarity and confidence—building stronger firms from the inside out.