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Faculty Doug Brown, Esq.
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Summit Success
Leadership, Growth & Succession Strategies to Build a Firm That Lasts - Enjoy the Life Your Deserve
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Biography
Are you feeling trapped in the day-to-day grind of running your law firm?
You’ve built something incredible, but now the firm feels like it revolves around you—and it’s keeping you from enjoying the life you’ve worked so hard to create.
Imagine leading a firm that doesn’t need you to run every aspect, where you’ve built a team you trust, systems that work, and a secure future—so you can focus on what you truly love and live the life you deserve.
That’s where I come in.
I’m Doug Brown, a lawyer turned Leadership & Succession Strategist, and I help law firm leaders like you build firms that thrive without you. Whether you’re planning for the next phase of your life, trying to delegate more effectively or want more freedom, I provide strategies that make it possible.
Here’s how I help:
✔️ Succession Strategies: Craft a plan for leadership succession so your firm remains sustainable and prosperous even as you step back.
✔️ Leadership Development: Build a team that can manage the firm without you, empowering others to take ownership.
✔️ Strategic Planning: Create systems and processes that ensure smooth operations, growth, and lasting impact.
✔️ Work-Life Balance: Achieve the freedom you’ve earned while maintaining a thriving practice.
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10 People Skills You Need for Career Success
August 23, 2024
This FastCompany article highlights the importance of people skills, emphasizing how they are essential for building trust, effective communication, and collaboration in any career. It features advice from diversity leaders, business coaches, and executives, including Doug Brown, who shares insights on Emotional Intelligence (EQ) as a critical skill for navigating challenges. By mastering these skills, professionals can improve their relationships and enhance career success across various industries. Doug Brown, The Law Firm Leadership Coach, is a featured contributor to this piece.
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Redefining Lawyer Success Across Generations
July 15, 2024
Discover how bridging the generational gap in law firms can redefine success. This article explores the power of emotional intelligence, active listening, and meaningful communication to foster collaboration and balance across all generations of attorneys. Learn actionable strategies to start the conversation and create a thriving legal practice. You can read the article at the link above; on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/redefining-lawyer-success-across-generations-doug-conce/ or on the ABA Website, behind the paywall https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_practice/resources/law-practice-today/2024/july-2024/redefining-lawyer-success-across-generations/
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Education
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The American University - Washington College of Law
JD (1991)
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The Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University
BS Finance & Managerial Statistics (1988)
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