Associate Acceleration Program
Associates enter firms with strong technical ability—but often without the skills required to perform effectively in a professional environment.
They are expected to communicate with confidence, manage demanding workloads, build trust, navigate firm dynamics, and contribute beyond assigned work. Without structure, those expectations lead to inconsistency, stress, and missed potential. This program provides a clear framework to support early-stage attorney development and long-term firm success.
What This Program Focuses On
Professional Performance & Mindset
- Manage pressure and workload
- Build consistency and focus
- Develop productive habits
- Approach the role with clarity and accountability
Communication & Relationship Development
- Communicate with partners and clients
- Build trust and credibility
- Strengthen internal collaboration
- Develop professional presence
Early Business Awareness
- Relationship-building fundamentals
- Client awareness and value
- How their role connects to firm growth
How the Program Works
- Interactive group sessions
- Practical, real-world application
- Clear takeaways after each session
- Reinforcement of consistent performance habits
A structured, multi-session program built on applied development—not theory.
What Firms Can Expect
Who This Is For
- Junior associates
- Newly hired attorneys
- Firms investing in long-term development and retention
Develop associates who perform with confidence, communicate effectively, and contribute to firm success.
Common Questions
How can a law firm keep its associates from leaving?
Your best associates are deciding right now whether to stay or leave. Firms that invest in their associates’ growth, mindset and client skills give them a reason to stay. The Associate Acceleration Program is built for exactly that. Because the six seminars bring your associates together, the series is naturally team building as well. It helps build a positive culture where your associates develop a positive mindset and learn to work together and collaborate.
What does the program cover?
Six in-firm, 90-minute interactive seminars: Attorney Mindset Advantage; Strategic Goal Setting for Lawyers; High-Performance Habits; Mastering Communication & Professional Presence; Stress Mastery & Emotional Resilience; and Business Development: Building Client Awareness & Relationships Early.
Who should attend?
Junior associates, newly hired attorneys, and any firm focused on developing and keeping its associates.
How do you keep associates engaged?
The sessions are interactive and practical, built around the situations associates face at your firm. Adam Silvers, Managing Partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, said: “Our associates remained engaged throughout the entire program which was echoed in their feedback.”
Where are the seminars held?
In person at your firm. I work with firms on Long Island, in New York City, and in Miami and the Palm Beach, West Palm Beach and Boca Raton areas.
Who arranges this at the firm?
Usually the managing partner, HR director, or talent or professional development director. I’m happy to walk any of them through the series on a short call.
How do we book the series?
Call (516) 308-7783 or email Team@MovingForwardStrategies.com. Dates are limited, so reach out to reserve the full series.