Navigating the legal landscape today is akin to embarking on a rafting journey down a tumultuous river. Imposter syndrome often strikes from the very first day. 

Shortly after, a new lawyer can feel like they are drowning, teetering on the edge of being overwhelmed. 

A few years in, one begins to question who guides the raft, as the ceaseless demands of each day take the helm. The challenges escalate, giving rise to tunnel vision, with no tranquil waters in view.

So, why not pause at the River's Edge? 

Take a moment to inhale, strategize, and elevate your skills.

One on One Mentoring

While seminars, webinars and conference can provide knowledge and skill-building, the relational nature of mentoring is developmental and, ultimately transformative. 

A legal mentor is an experienced lawyer who shares their guidance, experience and advise with another lawyer, law student or legal professional. The mentee learns new skills, builds confidence and sets intentional goals for their career. Professional growth and career development are central. 

Group mentoring provides an environment for learning partners to deepen their empathy and transparency. 

Successful mentoring is a powerful tool for law firms to recruit, grow and retain talented lawyers, particularly women and minority lawyers. While most law firms say they offer mentoring, it can be very challenging to follow through, given the demanding nature of legal practice.

Milena Scekic, Vancouver Family Lawyer

“I have been fortunate to benefit from Rebecca Stanley’s mentorship for the past three years, whilst working at Connect Family Law as an associate. Rebecca possesses not only a wealth of legal expertise, but also an innate ability to lead and guide others. She channels immense creativity and empathy in her work, and my own practice has been palpably enriched by observing her calm, wise, and ever optimistic approach to navigating the law. I hope to continue to learn from and be inspired by Rebecca for many years to come!”

Julia Chalkley, Kelowna Family Lawyer

“No longer a “junior” lawyer needing assistance with the day to day and ins and outs of the profession generally, I was curious to see how mentorship from Rebecca could assist me in my career. I was really impressed with the knowledge and suggestions that Rebecca brought to the table during each of our meetings. For every issue or question I had, it felt she’d have multiple suggestions or resources to point me in the right direction. One focus of mine was on networking. In addition to helping me understand the various options (and pros and cons of each) to achieve my goal, Rebecca helped to keep me accountable. Always supportive and non-judgmental about my progress or lack thereof in certain months, she was a great resource to ensure I stayed on track. More importantly, she’s a really nice individual and a great person to work with.”