Michele Richman

About Michele Richman

I transform leaders through authentic connection, helping legal professionals and organizational teams navigate change, strengthen their leadership, and build cultures where people thrive.As Chief People Officer and Lead Coach at Lawline, I design and facilitate leadership development programs both internally for our team and externally for law firms and legal organizations. I provide one-on-one coaching to managers, speak regularly at conferences like NALP and bar associations, and lead empowerment programs that turn leadership theory into practical, human-centered action.My work draws on the Frame of Mind coaching methodology, 15+ years in organizational development, and my earlier career as a government prosecutor and personal injury attorney. That legal background informs everything I do, it taught me advocacy, the power of storytelling, and what it means to lead with both strength and compassion.I speak on leadership development, organizational culture, coaching skills for HR professionals, and the transformative power of storytelling. My memoir-in-essays,\"The Stories We Almost Don\'t Tell: Finding the Courage to Tell Yours,\" launches in April 2026.Through Part Deux Coaching, I work with women navigating significant personal and professional transitions, helping them find clarity and courage for their next chapter.Let\'s connect if you\'re looking to strengthen leadership programs at your firm, bring coaching skills to your PD team, or explore one-on-one coaching for yourself or your organization.

Experience

1. Chief People Officer

   Lawline

   Aug 2021 — Present

   Design and facilitate internal leadership training programs for managers across all levels, providing one-on-one coaching and monthly strategic planning sessions using Frame of Mind coaching methodologyDevelop and deliver external leadership empowerment programs for law firm professional development teams and legal administratorsLead talent strategy including hiring, development, retention, and succession planning while fostering a culture grounded in growth, inclusion, and authentic connectionTransform budgeting and forecasting processes, oversee office operations, and ensure legal compliance and protectionSpeak regularly at legal conferences and bar associations on leadership development, organizational culture, coaching skills, and the power of storytelling

Education

• American University Washington College of Law

  Doctor of Law (J.D.)

  1999 — 2002

• Tufts University

  Bachelor's degree, American Studies and French

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Fraud
• Copyright Law
• Entertainment Law
• Licensing
• Litigation
• Mediation
• Intellectual Property
• Commercial Litigation
• Courts
• Corporate Law