Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Practices

by Deborah Brightman Farone

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Breaking How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Practices is based on more than 60 in-depth interviews with leading women rainmaking lawyers, law firm chairs, business development experts, and academics from across the United States, Europe, Africa and Asia. The book explores how women at the top of their profession cultivate client relationships, develop new business, and build sustainable practices—while navigating the particular challenges of the legal world. Through personal stories, candid advice, and actionable strategies, the book offers a roadmap for lawyers at every stage of their careers who want to grow their practices and build trusted relationships with clients.

201 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 7, 2026

Reviews

[Mary Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

The more I sit with what I learned from this book, the better the advice becomes. The author’s thoughtful interviews with rockstar attorneys provided helpful suggestions covering a variety of BD methods for myriad personalities.