Based on an MBA curriculum,
Built for the legal industry.

MSBA brings you our newest resource, a 10-week, fully-virtual training + networking program with curriculum based on an executive MBA, in Executive Leadership in Law.
  Refine your leadership skills 
   Master people management
    Demystify the finances
   Grow your bottom line!

"The first several sections have helped me review and refine how our firm develops goals, and how we go about hiring and training associates."

heather baker

Partner - Skidmore Law Group

"Each team member walked away with something that they did not know before and actually implemented right away in our business. It's worth your time, it's worth your team's time!"

Terell Weg

President & CEO - MSNW Group

"Many of the tools & resources you are able to implement immediately in your work life. The combination of online learning and group breakout session was very valuable to me.

If you are a learning leader, I would recommend checking out the next session."


michael vance

Associate - Hundley, Batts, & Associates

"The resources provided in this course are well developed and explained. I will begin using them immediately and will put into practice this new way of setting and reaching goals for our office."

KAREN GONZALEZ

President - B&F INSURORS

"The program is spectacular. 
The beauty of this is that it could be attributed to anybody at any level of your organization, even us old dogs got something new out of it!"


Bill Warnecki

President & Owner SERVPRO® Alexandria

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The Transformation

Executive Leadership in Law is a 10-week digital-first program for both the current & future leaders of the legal industry to master the skills of organizational leadership, people management, & business finance.

An interactive, virtual, peer-based learning program.

At Your Own Pace eLearning

Asynchronous eLearning allows you to work at your own pace, around your schedule, with an interactive eLearning portal accessible on both web & mobile.

Live Interactive Conversations

Join bi-weekly live facilitations with our the experts to discuss the learning and work in breakout rooms to implement & gain feedback from your peers.

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By the end of the program you will have new knowledge, resources, and skills -- so share that with the world with your new digital badge and certificate!
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Explore the Executive Leadership in Law.

With over 20 hours of video, a private learning community, and an arsenal of templates, resources, and knowledge, it's one of the most comprehensive programs for the legal industry leaders in the market.

When you join, you'll receive lifetime access to
  • 6+ hours of live facilitated expert coaching
  • 350+ learning modules within the self-paced online learning
  • A cohort of your fellow business leaders to connect & network
  • Downloadable companion worksheets & materials
  • 20 interactive tools to implement the learning 
  • Knowledge checks to build competency
  • A printable learner handbook to organize it all
  • Lifetime access to the eLearning portal and resources
  • and a LinkedIn badge and certificate to share with the world!
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Hear what learners have to say

HEATHER BAKER

partner - skidmore law group
"I thought the program was really helpful in reframing how we approach business goals and managing employees. The first several sections have helped me review and refine how our firm develops goals, and how we go about hiring and training associates. I used a lot of the specific program material when developing position descriptions for our associates.

Where the distinction between a service-based business like practicing law differs from other businesses and industries was obvious. Nevertheless, having the context and more detailed information to refer back to will likely useful when things come up.

Overall, I really enjoyed the program and thought it was practical and well thought out. I liked how the program catered to different learning styles by having videos and written information, and how it was broken up into smaller bite-sized pieces. The click through nature of the written materials with the time estimate on the front end helped make the large amount of information seem more manageable.

It's a great value-add and was a good experience. "

CINDY CADACIO-CHAN

"The program was a great personal development opportunity.

I loved the scenarios and stories. The training gave me the opportunity to think about our organization, how things currently are and how we can grow as a company.

I would definitely recommend the class and look forward to more educational training!"

KAREN GONZALEZ

"The resources provided in this course are well developed and explained. I will begin using them immediately and will put into practice this new way of setting and reaching goals for our office.

 I have been in business for many years and have learned on the job. This course has provided me the tools with which to measure and manage based on industry standards.

My goal in taking the course was to be able to better understand and use our financial statements to understand and manage the business. I will continue to put in the work and become more comfortable with the process."

TOM REINBOLD

"It has been an incredible learning experience for me. The comprehensive curriculum, expert instructors and the very interactive format have transformed my approach to management. 

I really enjoyed the approach to creating a management style. This program provided so many great tools that I shouldn't have any issues finding many new and great ideas to further my sales management career. 

The program's flexibility allowed me to balance learning with my busy schedule. The practical exercises allowed me to learn in real world scenarios. Thanks to this program I have grown both personally and professionally!

I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to elevate their managerial skills and make a lasting impact in their organization. "

KYLE BEERBOHM

"My objective with taking the course was really to dive deeper into the financials and metrics. However, the goal setting and management side of the course really caught my attention in the way it was presented.

It was much more practical than your standard "management style". It really focused on being dynamic and how to adapt to the changes that occur in the real world and not what some textbook says should happen. The financial tools were also great because it gave me the resources to really dive in deep and understand my numbers in relation to industry benchmarks.

I thoroughly enjoyed connecting with others during the live sessions because you could have real conversations with other people in your exact situation to help each other solve problems. This program was not just some textbook/pie in the sky management course. It really focused on the real world and more importantly, how to adapt to the changing world we face and how to manage those changes."

DARYL RICHARDSON

"In all my years working in sales or management, I have never experienced a session that taught me as much as this one.

I strongly believe that it is absolutely essential for anyone entering the business world or getting involved in the sales aspect.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching both John's and Jeremy's videos, and the virtual conversations we had were equally enriching."

Save These Dates!

Within the program there will be live sessions to network and learn in real-time with your cohort.
All live sessions will be held on Thursdays, 10:00am-11:00am EST.

PROGRAM ONBOARDING AND KICK-OFF

October 10th

VISION GOALS & PLANNING PROCESS

October 24th

THE RIGHT TEAM & CUSTOMER

November 7th

AN EMPOWERED SYSTEM OF MANAGEMENT

November 21st

DEMYSTIFYING THE FINANCIALS

December 5th

APPLYING THE FINANCIALS

December
19th

Can't make one of the live sessions? No worries, all are recorded for you to review later!
L i v e   s e s s i o n s   f o r   e v e r y o n e

What makes this program different?

The real key, is a blended learning experience -- pairing self-paced online learning with live facilitated session to learn with you peers and from the experts themselves in real-time. 
Live Sessions
Self-Paced eLearning
Professional Networking
facilitations

Expert-Led Live Coaching Sessions

Beyond the online learning we come together with a cohort of your peers for bi-weekly facilitations allowing you to be coached in real-time by masters of the craft.

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Interactive Self-
Paced Online Learning

The program is designed to provide you with impactful knowledge & resources that will guide you, step-by-step to put into practice immediately.

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A Cohort of Fellow Business Leaders

Connect with both the current and future leaders of industry to learn & share together in a peer-to-peer learning experience, building your support system!
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What is Executive Leadership in Law Curriculum?

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Set Goals All the Time

We begin by crafting a vision for the firm, our long-term goal 3-5-years from now. This will be the North Star for our entire team. Then we learn what makes a 'good goal' and create firm-wide, department-level, & individual goals that align with our vision. 

Learning Outcomes of this Section

  • Set a firm-wide vision.
  • Learn how to create good goals.
  • Create goals for the firm, departments & each employee.
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Focus On The Process Not a Plan

We’ll get a baseline of our company's current status by collecting valuable information. Using that as a baseline we will adopt a planning process so our company can adapt to today’s ever-changing conditions.

Learning Outcomes of this Section

  • Measure current company state.
  • Replace the business plan.
  • Create strategies for a constant planning process.
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Coach the Right People

We’ll clearly define positions at our business, and create position descriptions for ourselves and key roles within the organization. Then we identify the right natural abilities needed for these roles, and if we have our people in the best place for success currently.

Learning Outcomes of this Section

  • How to build the right team.
  • Learn to identify natural abilities.
  • Create position descriptions for yourself and every employee.
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Serve the Right Customer

We begin by identifying our right customers, then determine how we find more of these right customers, building a sales process to serve them, streamlining our operations processes around them, and finally fostering a culture & strategies necessary to serve the right customer.

Learning Outcomes of this Section

  • Identify your good customers.
  • Define your generic strategy.
  • Create a sales process & refine your operations processes.
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Empower Your Entire Team

Learn how managers empower their team members by establishing clear goals and allowing people to achieve those goals in their own way, through our system of “wide boulevards, high curbs”. We determine if our team members meet the criteria required to work in an environment of empowerment and how to coach them in they can.

Learning Outcomes of this Section

  • Learn the life-cycle of a manager.
  • Build an empowerment culture.
  • Create an organization of 'Wide Boulevards, High Curbs'.
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Do the Right Things Right

We will use six tools to monitor and manage our company’s performance and build our own System of Managing—a clear and effective means of providing clarity and purpose to team members while steering everyone to accomplish their individual goals, as well as the company’s goals. 

Learning Outcomes of this Section

  • Learn the six tools to measure & manage goal achievement.
  • Create a system of management for your team.
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Demystifying the Financials

Using a case study, we will understand how to read and use financial statements. With the case study as real-world context, we will also learn about projections, inventory, accounts receivable, and cash flow and how to use this information to build stronger businesses.

Learning Outcomes of this Section

  • Using a real-life case study we will:
  • Learn how to properly read the financial documents.
  • Further understand the benefits of accurate projections. 
  • Build out your own financial models of success.
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Applying the Financials

With a new understanding of the basics, we will focus on specific elements that grow the bottom line. We start by calculating our own financial ratios, and how to set realistic goals for your business with them. From there we learn how to easily use break-even analysis to inform everyday decisions. 

Learning Outcomes of this Section

  • Dive deep into how to calculate the important financial ratios and set realistic goals for each of these ratios.
  • Understand the cash flows (in and out) of your business.
  • Calculate your break-even to inform every decision. 

Maximize your learning with a blend of self-paced eLearning with interactive live sessions!

Self-Paced eLearning

The content is engaging and approachable built to suit all different learning styles helping to simplify concepts into practical application within your business.

Printable Workbook

Along with the digital learning, engage with the physical workbook which can be printed out as your physical companion to guide your time in the program.

Bi-Weekly Zoom Calls

Participate in our live bi-weekly facilitations, as well as  the community forum, to share thoughts and ideas, increase connection, get help implementing the learning.

Meet Your Legal Experts

Elsa W. Smith, Esq.

Management & Leadership Expert

Elsa W. Smith is a distinguished leader and legal professional, driving the success of the Law Offices of Elsa W. Smith, LLC, a premier estate planning firm dedicated to empowering women through comprehensive estate planning. With a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami, Elsa combines her extensive educational background with over two decades of legal experience to deliver exceptional, personalized estate planning and business formation services.  

As a business owner, Elsa excels in multiple leadership roles, managing her firm with a dynamic and strategic approach. Her leadership extends beyond her practice; she is an active Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) member, serving on the Section Council for the Estate and Trust Law Section, the MSBA Board of Governors, and the MSBA Budget and Finance Committee. Her dedication to leadership is further exemplified by her tenure on the Prince George’s County Bar Association’s Board of Directors from 2014 to 2018 and her recognition as one of the Top Ten Business Women of 2021 by the American Business Women’s Association. Most recently, she chaired the MSBA Estate and Trust Law Section’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.  

Elsa’s passion for leadership and community involvement is deeply rooted in her Afro-Cuban heritage and her commitment to representing and advocating for diverse communities. As a native Spanish speaker, she understands the importance of being present and leading the charge in important conversations and decisions.  

Elsa's firm stands out for its client-focused approach, where she meticulously ensures that each client's financial destiny is secured, their wishes are honored, and their loved ones are protected. Elsa W. Smith's dedication to her clients and community makes her a prominent figure in the legal field and a powerful advocate for women's empowerment through estate planning.
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Charles (Chuck) Borek

J.D., MBA, CPA

Legal Finance Expert

Charles A. (“Chuck”) Borek has been a leader in professional education since founding The Borek Group in 2011, addressing the training and continuing education needs of attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals. Chuck has developed and presented over 1,000 seminars, webinars, and training sessions across nearly every state and at four universities. His course materials and presentations have benefited the Association of International Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the American Law Institute, Fortune 500 companies, “Big Four” accounting firms, the National Constitution Law Center, and many other organizations.

In addition to course materials, Chuck has published articles in industry and association periodicals, as well as legal and tax scholarship in various university law reviews. He earned his law degree summa cum laude in 1993, along with an M.B.A., and was soon recruited to teach law courses. Throughout his 30-year career, Chuck has practiced in large and small law firms and a regional CPA firm in the Washington, DC area. He currently practices as Associate General Counsel for FreeWill Co., a social impact tech company that facilitates charitable giving.

Outside his professional work, Chuck has a diverse array of interests. He holds a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Creative Writing and Theology from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts in Theology and the Arts from Wesley Theological Seminary. He frequently travels to Ireland and supports Jesuit missions in India. Chuck and his wife Lori  have four children, two grandchildren, and two dogs.
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Meet Your Program Facilitators

John Cioffi

Program Creator

John Cioffi, the Chief Content Officer at GoalMakers, has spent the last 30-years, coaching hundreds of clients to success. He previously ran a subsidiary of Amoco Oil, a Fortune 100 company, and held executive positions at several other companies in a wide variety of industries. John received his MBA from The Wharton School and holds a Master’s from Dartmouth.

Jeremy Wall

Lead Facilitator

Jeremy is GoalMakers lead facilitator, and has worked with hundreds of learners, helping them not just learn but implement during our live sessions. Jeremy has founded, grown, and exited businesses before and will work with you and your team as you look to do the same.

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Use the calendar link below to find a time to book a time for a 15-minute discovery call where you can ask any questions you have before signing up.

Executive Leadership in Law Begins on October 10th!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is the Program for?

This information is beneficial for everyone, from the "CEO to the sweeper". 

Essentially the more of your team that understands these fundamentals, the better off your firm will be. However, if you want to start slow, we suggest that partners specifically interested in management & finance training, those in management roles,  and those younger future leaders with high potential are those you start with.

In an ideal world, they go through this program together as a unit for the most impactful outcomes.

How long will it take me to complete? Per section & in total?

Weekly you should expect about 2.5 hours per week, but self-paced learning is all up to your availability! 

Then bi-weekly we have 60-minute long live sessions with your peers and industry experts. 

Overall, you should expect anywhere from 20-40 hours over the 10-weeks. (Some learners spend much longer than this and some a little less, but it depends on where you are at in your professional journey)!

How many people from my team should participate? 

Beyond being a great learning program this is an organizational alignment tool meaning that the more people who participate together, the better the impact you'll see when looking to implement these learnings.

What if I miss the live sessions?

While you will get the most out of joining them and participating in the conversation with both your peers and industry experts, if you can't make one do not worry! All sessions are recorded and uploaded into the eLearning to review later.

How long will I have access to the program?

Great question, while the program runs in a synchronous timing with your peers after the 10-weeks you will retain access as it does not expire!

Are there assignments & testing?

You won't get a certificate just for signing up, no participation trophies here! 

Throughout the program there are 6 end-of-section knowledge checks at the end of each of the management sections, and then a cumulative exam at the end. All must be completed and passed in order to receive your certificate.

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