About
Cindy is an expert on the professional development of attorneys and other high performers. As a former Partner at AmLaw 200 firm Thompson & Knight, Cindy is experienced in the day-to-day challenges and long-term demands attorneys face. She left the legal profession for a decade of private practice as a clinical psychologist at Baylor University Medical Center before returning to Thompson & Knight as Chief Development Officer. She has also taught and developed courses in law and psychology as an Adjunct Professor at Southern Methodist University.
For more information on Cindy's background, please see her CV [PDF].
Cindy coaches and consults with attorneys, law firm leaders, corporate executives, entrepreneurs and other professionals who seek to take their career to the next level of excellence. Her background, including a BBA degree in Accounting and service on the Board of Directors of a publicly-traded company, informs her business-savvy approach to situational awareness and client focus. Through relationships built on a high level of trust and attentiveness, Cindy takes professionals from good to great.
On this publication, you can expect Cindy to draw on her broad expertise to curate, distill and make relevant to professionals a vast array of information. Leaders from many domains will learn from the worlds of business, law, psychology and organizational development.
IN THE NEWS
“How to become Successful Professionally and Personally,” Capital Thinking Radio; June 23, 2011
"Developing the Next Generation of Rainmakers," Capital Thinking Radio June 2, 2011
"BigLaw: The Game Plan," New York Lawyer; October 21, 2010
“Are you feeling overworked?” Philadelphia Metro; September 19, 2010
"Make It Happen: Expert Career Advice for Associates," The AmLaw Daily; September 13, 2010
“Love Good Law Part II,” Cordell Parvin Blog, July, 2010
"Love Good Law Part I," Cordell Parvin Blog; June 29, 2010
“Avoiding the pitfalls of career burnout,” Vancouver (BC) Metro; July 10, 2010
"Coaching and Counseling Lawyers Amidst Today's Pressures," Headnotes; May 23, 2010
"Lawyers Don't Think Like the Rest of Us," D Magazine; May 12, 2010
"Thanks to TK & Other Firms, Interns Shine," HEADNOTES; August 01, 2009
"Counseling Lawyers on the Profession's Increasing Pressures," The American Lawyer; May 26, 2008
PUBLICATIONS
"Do Lawyers Need a Coach?" The AmLaw Daily, September 13, 2010
PRESENTATIONS
Mentoring Essentials for Law Students, Presentation to Dallas Bar Association Law Student Professionalism Program, June 9, 2011
“Love Good Law, 11 Mentoring Tips for Lawyers,” Presentation to Dallas Bar Association Transition to Law Program, January 26, 2011
“Strengths-based Talent Development, Practical and Effective Solutions for Law Firms,” Presentation to NALP, the National Association for Legal Career Professionals, Professional Development Institute, December 11, 2010
“What Kind of Lawyer Should I Be?” Presentation to Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, October 25, 2010
“Finding the Right Career Path For You,” Presentation to Sutton Society, University of Texas School of Law, October 15, 2010
“Coach Yourself!” Dallas Legal Marketing Association, July 15, 2010
“Why Stress Makes you Stupid,” Presentation to Dallas Bar Association Minority Attorney Program, April 9, 2010
“Every Woman Needs a Game Plan,” Facilitator, National Association of Women Lawyers Mid-Year Meeting, February 10, 2010
“Top Ten Mentoring Tips, Presentation to Dallas Bar Association Transition to Law Program,” January 27, 2010
“Coaching In Law Firms, Making the Old New Again,” Panelist, Webinar sponsored by West LegalEd Center and Professional Development Consortium, December 10, 2009
“Internal Law Firm Consultation,” North Texas Psychology and Law Professionals' Group, October 14, 2009
"Stress Management 101," Dallas Bar Association Presentation to Dallas County Court Clerks and Coordinators, October 2, 2009
"Diversity and Bridge-Building: Generation to Generation and Industry to Firms," DRI-The Voice of the Defense Bar, National Insurance Roundtable, June 4, 2009
"Keeping a Level Head," State Bar of Texas Bankruptcy Section, Starting Out Right Program, May 29, 2009
"Weathering the Storm: Managing Stress During the Current Economic Crisis," Dallas Bar Association Peer Assistance Committee Program, April 23, 2009
"Alternatives in Law Practice," Panelist, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, April 07, 2009
"Consulting in Law Firms," University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Consultation Class, March 26, 2009
"Mentoring Tips," Dallas Bar Association Transition to Law Practice Program, March 04, 2009
"Generational Expectations and the Professions," Keynote Address, Southern Methodist University Cary M. McGuire Center for Ethics and Responsibility 2009 Conference of the Professions, February 19, 2009
"Practical Client Development Tips for Junior Associates," Panelist, Dallas Bar Association Minority Participation Committee Program, January 23, 2009
"Practical Client Development Tips for Junior Associates," January 23, 2009
"Road Rules," State Bar of Texas Bankruptcy Section, Starting Out Right Program, December 12, 2008
"Growing Law Firm Leaders," National Association of Legal Personnel Professional Development Institute, December 5, 2008
"Approaches to Talent Development," The Hildebrandt Institute Fourth Annual National Forum on Professional Development, Panel Moderator, June 10, 2008
"Non-Equity Partners and Other Permanent 'Non-Associate' Attorneys," The Hildebrandt Institute Fourth Annual National Forum on Professional Development, Panelist, June 10, 2008
"Developing Talent-A Critical Link to Engagement and Retention," Texas Diversity and Leadership Conference, May 2008
“Establishing a Mentoring Program,” Mac Taylor American Inn of Court, April 08, 2008
“Attorney Professional Development,” West Educational Group Annual Meeting, Panelist, March 11, 2008
"Growing Leaders Using 360-Degree Feedback," Co-Authored with Heather Jessel, NALP Bulletin, November 2007
"Getting in the Driver's Seat of Your Career: Tips for Success as a Junior Associate," Thurgood Marshall Legal Society, University of Texas at Austin, Professional Development Symposium, August 2007
Baylor Woman Heart Forum, 2004
Healthy Brain Lecture Series, Center for Brain Health, 2004’
Professional Issues Class, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Guest Lecturer, 2001
Mediation Classes, Northlake College, Guest Lecturer, 1998
Social Psychology and Psychology Distinction Classes, Southern Methodist University, Guest Lecturer, 1994-1998
"Client Patient Communication," Co-Presenter, Institute for Spine and Biomedical Research Lecture Series, 1996-1997
"Pre-Surgical Screening of Spine Surgery Candidates," International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, 1996
"Recent Developments in Spine Research," Co-Presenter, Institute for Spine and Biomedical Research Lecture Series, 1996-1997
"Legal and Psychological Aspects of Guardianship," Co-Presenter, Dallas Psychological Association Winter Workshop, 1996; Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention, 1995
"The Communication Challenge: What's Said/What's Heard," Co-Presenter, Southern Methodist University 30th Annual Women's Symposium, 1995
"Links Between Child Abuse and Subsequent Juvenile Delinquency," Co-Presenter, National Conference on Abuse, Trauma, and Dissociation, 1995
Multiple Poster Presentations on Juvenile Delinquency Research, Southwestern Psychological Association Spring Conference, 1995
"The Changing Role of the Psychologist in Child Custody Decision-Making," Co-Presenter, Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention, 1994
"Relationships Between Legal and Psychological Issues in Child Abuse," Charter Hospital training seminar for Dallas County Child Protective Services, Texas Youth Commission, and Dallas County Juvenile Department staff, November 1994
