High Standards, Less Friction: Leading Yourself and Others in a Law Practice (EDU261209)

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Zoom Meeting - CLE Pass Eligible

Presented by CT Bar Institute as part of the Solo/Small Firm CLE Series

About the Program

Running your own solo practice or small firm means that you hold the responsibility and ultimate accountability for everything that happens. You are aware of every point of friction, and carry the pressure of motivating others to meet your high expectations.
 
What if it could be easier?
 
In this session, we will use a case study to look at the hidden tensions that can drive frustration, difficult conversations, and leadership decisions inside a law practice. You will experience how to look beneath the surface and how to effectively respond to mistakes and performance issues without lowering your high standards.
 

Not only will you leave with practical frameworks you can use to prepare for difficult conversations and feedback, you will explore the values and principles that can shape your own leadership philosophy to guide you toward leading with more clarity, confidence and ease. 

You Will Learn

  • About practical frameworks to prepare for difficult conversations and give effective feedback while maintaining high standards
  • How to look beneath the surface of friction to better understand what may be driving it
  • How your beliefs and expectations make decisions for you whether you like it or not

Who Should Attend

Solo attorneys and managing partners of small law firms, particularly those who hold themselves and others to high standards and want to navigate the conversations, decisions, and leadership challenges that come with running a practice with greater clarity, confidence, and less friction.

Cost

(Includes electronic materials)
Solo/Small, YL Section and Retired Attorney Members $45
Member $60
CLE Pass Holder $0 (you must have purchased the CLE Pass to register as a CLE Pass Holder)
Student Member $0

Non-Member $120

Please log into your account to receive CBA member pricing.

Financial hardship information is available upon request.

Speakers

Leah Zimmerman1 Leah Zimmerman
Stepping Stool Coaching, CA


CLE Credit

CT: 1.5 CLE Credits (General)

If the seminar is recorded, all member registrants will receive complimentary access to the recording approximately six weeks after the program.

Please note that refunds will not be granted once course materials have been sent.

Cancellations made less than 2 business days prior to event are non-refundable.

Closed captioning will be available during the seminar presentation for virtual attendees.


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Contact

Member Service Center
Email: msc@ctbar.org
Phone: (844)469-2221