Mastering the Art of Legal Coaching: The Legal Professional*s Guide to Empowering Clients

Access to justice is a fundamental principle of the rule of law, yet it has become a luxury that few can afford. Mastering the Art of Legal Coaching opens the door to an innovative method of delivering affordable legal services – using a client-centric approach. This guide is a "must-have" for legal professionals who are seeking new ways to offer affordable legal services aimed at empowering self-represented litigants and clients. Legal coaching provides support and direction to those navigating the complex legal system – while offering legal professionals an opportunity to be part of the solution.

Jo-Anne's legal career has spanned almost thirty years as a member of the Saskatchewan and British Columbia Bar - representing litigants, institutions and acting as arbitrator. During that time, she witnessed the slow erosion of access to justice and decided that there had to be a better way to deliver affordable legal services: armed with a business degree and a natural curiosity for innovation and technology, she became certified as a coach practitioner and developed a new virtual law firm offering legal coaching. She also launched the Legal Coaches Association, a non-profit whose mission is to develop credentials and promote Certified Legal Coaches in Canada.