From Partner to People Leader: The Skills Law School Didn’t Teach You

Michelle Crawford | Chief Conversationalist

Published on: 01/09/2025

You made partner, but no one trained you to lead people. In this article, we explore the often-overlooked leadership gap in law firms. Why do so many brilliant lawyers struggle when they step into management roles? And what can be done about it? Discover the human-centred skills law school left out and how legal professionals can grow into confident, connected, people-first leaders.