The LEAD Academy Program

Developed and refined annually by the LEAD Academy Steering Committee, the LEAD Academy Curriculum develops women attorneys regardless of the stage of their career. The program begins each year in January and ends with a graduation ceremony in September. Through a series of retreats, seminars, mixers, community service initiatives, and events, the LEAD Academy class members study and apply key curriculum concepts including: risk taking; building key relationships; growth mindset; grit; self-care and stress management; vision; authenticity; breaking barriers; effective self-promotion tactics; managing people, time and expectations; handling controversy; and understanding strengths.

Previous LEAD Academy classes consisted of sixteen attorneys with two to fourteen years of practice. We encourage candidates to apply from a wide range of practice areas and organizations. Prior class members include attorneys working as solo practitioners and for small. mid-size and large firms, corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. The selection committee may determine that a larger or smaller class is appropriate, depending on the strength of applications received.