Listen to my appearance on On Tax, a Cravath podcast, here.
Read my Law360 article about my Biglaw career here.
Transforming lawyers and busy professionals into confident rock stars.
Sharpen your mind and people skills to slay uncertainty and dread.
Get to know your body to counter agitation and burn out.
Tara Rhoades
The coach with 8+ years of Biglaw experience.
Why Coaching?
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You know what to do. You just don't know how to stay accountable.
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You need a sanity check. But the right people don't have time for you.
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Your friends and family want to help. But they don't know how.
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Other people seem so self-assured. You don't understand how they do it.
Tara Rhoades
Former Biglaw Partner
I'm an attorney-turned-coach with 8+ years of Biglaw experience. I spent my legal career in New York City and am now located near Dallas, Texas.
After graduating from Yale Law School in 2014, I spent 4 years as a Tax Associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. In 2018, I joined the New York Tax Department of Kirkland & Ellis LLP and was promoted to Partner in 2020.
Having discovered my true passion in mentorship, I left legal practice to found my coaching endeavor, The Sanity Plea.
What I Do
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One-on-one coaching
You have unique strengths and challenges. With insight from my ongoing ICF-accredited training, I tailor our coaching engagement to you.
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Group coaching
Available based on interest and organizational needs.
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Workshops & CLEs
From transactional skills to soft skills to achievable wellness strategies, my content is designed for your organization.
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Health & Wellness
My ongoing coach-specific training includes NBHWC-approved content for Health & Wellness coaching.
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ADHD
I support ADHD clients by leveraging my ongoing PAAC-accredited training for ADHD coaching.
Testimonials
Tara is one of the most supportive and insightful mentors I have had while working in big law. She is an excellent listener, always providing highly tailored and practical advice, and overall has been an invaluable resource when it comes to demystifying the legal profession. I continue to seek her advice and couldn’t recommend her more!
Kris
NYU School of Law
NY-based Attorney
When Tara says that she understands where you're coming from, it is an understatement. Not only has she been through it all (law school, big law, and the learning curve that comes with both), she has also reflected deeply on her experiences and life choices. That makes her an excellent mentor because she understands how firms work and where you fit in as a junior associate. If you need help navigating work, becoming a better associate, or even if you would like to talk to an expert in her field, Tara is the person to reach out to.
Afshin Khan
Tara was my mentor when I was a newly hired associate in big law. She would proactively meet with me every month to check in on my development and general wellbeing at the firm. Tara was always a great listener and very thoughtful in any advice she gave me. I felt like I could be open and honest with her and received great feedback from her on meeting my goals. I felt more confident in myself and in my career thanks to her.
Biglaw Partner
New York City
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