Are you a law firm Chief seeking to join the next generation of business of law leaders?

Our research reveals that, just like the partners within our firms, many professionals reach senior leadership positions by mastering technical skills in their respective domains. Yet once there, many find that being an expert simply isn't good enough. The ABLA has been designed to fill the gaps needed to conquer today's challenges as a strategic business of law professional. You'll not only have the opportunity to learn new skills and concepts from a world-class faculty, but just as importantly, our unique format offers you the chance to gain valuable perspectives and insights from other like-minded leaders outside your own discipline.

The Business of Law is Not for the Faint of Heart

Even for the most seasoned of professionals, the odds are stacked against you. Discover your greatness and take it back to your firm to meet the challenges ahead.

This course will equip you to soar to new heights and develop a strong presence in your firm by mastering your skills in these key areas:

  • Leadership

  • Strategy

  • Managing Teams

  • Law Firm Finance

  • Innovation

See the Curriculum

An immersive 3-week graduate-level program led by a world-class faculty.

    1. Call to Action by Ralph Baxter (Former Chair of Orrick)

    1. Week 1: The Spectrum of Professional Services (Instruction by Kevin Doolan)

    2. Week 2: (Independent Learning): Strategy Case Study (Chasing Growth at Sasker Devereaux)

    3. Week 3: Learning Pod (Case Study Group Discussion)

    1. Week 1: Examining 10 Propositions that are Key Leadership Themes (Instruction by Dr. James Bailey)

    2. Week 2 (Independent Learning): Leadership Case Study (Wolf Keller)

    3. Week 3: Learning Pod (Case Study Group Discussion)

    1. Week 1: Law Firm Finance: Principles and Practice (Instruction by Madhav Srinivasan)

    2. Week 2 (Independent Study): Income Statement Case Study

    3. Week 3: Learning Pod (Case Study Group Discussion)

    1. Week 1: Legal Innovation (Instruction by Josh Kubicki)

    2. Week 2 (Independent Learning): Innovation Case Study (Designing a Captive Alternative Legal Service Model)

    3. Week 3: Learning Pod (Case Study Group Discussion)

    1. Week 1: Learn the 5 common types of dynamics and how they show up (Instruction by Doug Magnuson)

    2. Week 2 (Independent Study): DISC and Motivators Assessment (Pre-Work)

    3. Introduction to the Lucidly Personal Coaching App and Core Business Skills (CBS) Program

About this course

  • $2,500 value (free to members of the Institute)
  • 3-Week Sprint (20 credit hours)
  • Become an Accredited Business of Law Professional (ABLP)

Schedule

The ABLA is offered twice-a-year in 3 weekly learning sprints.

  • Spring Cohort:

  • Week 1 (Instruction): 2 Half Days (June 14-15, 2022 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET)

  • Week 2 (Independent Study)

  • Week 3 (Learning Pods): 2 Half Days (June 28-29, 2022 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET)

  • Fall Cohort

  • Week 1 (Instruction): 2 Half Days (Sept. 27-28, 2022 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET)

  • Week 2 (Independent Study)

  • Week 3 (Learning Pods): 2 Half Days (Oct. 11-12, 2022 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET)

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Meet the Faculty

Not only have our instructors taught at some of the world's most prestigious universities, but they also know the business of law.

Visiting Professor, Harvard Law School Kevin Doolan

A partner at the Moller Institute, Kevin is an ex-UK premier law firm partner who sat on its management committee and developed its client focus initiative before moving into law firm pricing coaching. Kevin also teaches both the Pricing and Business Development case studies at Harvard Law, Masters in International Management Program at London School of Economics and executive education at Moller Institute the professional education arm of Churchill College at Cambridge University.

Former Chair of Orrick Ralph Baxter

After leading a prominent global law firm for nearly a quarter century, where he was an early adopter of business professionals in meaningful leadership roles, Ralph has turned his attention to a diverse set of activities across the spectrum of the evolving legal profession. He now serves on the Advisory Boards of the Harvard Law School Center on the Legal Profession, the Stanford Law School Center on the Legal Profession, and the Center for the Study of the Legal Profession at the Georgetown Law Center. He has further devoted himself to modernizing the way legal service is delivered in a variety of ways outside of academia, including active engagement in legal technology, serving on boards of Lex Machina, Legal Zoom, and Intapp.

Professor of Leadership Development, George Washington University James Bailey, Ph.D.

Professor of Management and Hochberg Fellow of Leadership Development at the George Washington University School of Business, and a Fellow in the Centre for Management Development, London Business School; and regular contributor in Harvard Business Review and been cited in such outlets as the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, and Business 2.0. James was named one of the world’s top ten executive educators by the International Council for Executive Leadership Development. He has published over 50 academic papers and case studies, and is the author of five books, including the award-winning, best-selling Organizational and Managerial Wisdom and the forthcoming Lessons on Leadership. He has designed and delivered hundreds of executive programs for firms like Nestle, UBS, Conoco-Phillips, and Goldman Sachs, as well as several major law firms and US Congressmen.

Past graduates have come from the world's top law firms

FAQ

  • What is the instruction format?

    The ABLA program predominantly consists of live (virtual) classroom instruction delivered over 3 consecutive weeks. Students will be expected to come prepared and ready to engage with the instructors and classmates throughout. This includes reading any case studies or reading materials in advance of the courses. Week 1 (live instruction) will take place over two half-days. Students will then study independently in Week 2. In Week 3, the cohorts will again come together over two half-days for group discussion on the case study materials. Classes will be held between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. ET.

  • Who is eligible to enroll?

    Admission is limited to law firm Chiefs and other senior business professionals. This is to encourage the highest quality of peer-to-peer learning and interaction.

  • Will I receive a diploma or credential?

    Graduates will be credentialed as Accredited Business of Law Professionals (ABLP) showcasing that they have received this extra training, which will help distinguish them amongst their fellow peers.

  • How much does the program cost?

    Tuition is waived for members of the Institute and is $2,500 is for non-members. Not a member? Visit tvp-institute.com to learn more about membership benefits.

  • How will I access the courses?

    Once enrolled, you'll receive login credentials and further instructions on how to access the classes and coursework.

The benefits don't stop here.

Continue investing in yourself. All program participants will also receive complimentary access to the Lucidly personal coaching app.

Lucidly is the first virtual coach platform that has studied traditional coaching and has expanded and augmented the journey for a more powerful and dynamic long-lasting experience. Lucidly combines personal success planning with self-paced access to content, personal activation tools, and partnership with human coaches when needed. All this, we believe, is the foundation for a richer and engaged existence.  For more about Lucidly, visit them here.



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