Whitney M. Harvey, Esq. is the founder and principal of The Self Coached Lawyer, a coaching and consulting practice that focuses on helping legal professionals achieve life-work balance and reconnect with their passion for their work. She is based in the Greater Phoenix area.
After practicing law for 12 years and successfully litigating cases, Ms. Harvey made the decision to step away from active legal practice and dedicate herself to helping other legal professionals thrive personally and professionally. Her motivation for coaching stems from her observations of systemic challenges within the legal profession that impact well-being, career satisfaction, and diversity. She is driven by a desire to establish new professional norms surrounding wellness, success, identity, and inclusion, to enhance the overall life-work balance and happiness of legal professionals.
Ms. Harvey utilizes a transformative, step-by-step coaching approach to support legal professionals in developing the mental tools needed to align their personal passions and missions with their legal careers. Her coaching also addresses time and stress management, along with the integration of mindful law approaches into their practices to foster creative problem-solving. As a consultant, Ms. Harvey aids leaders and firm owners in fostering mental clarity and focus, essential for establishing and sustaining cultures of well-being and inclusivity. She provides guidance for achieving personal and professional goals while creating a life-work balance that promotes individual well-being and career satisfaction.
Whitney M. Harvey obtained her Juris Doctor from Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in General Psychology, with a specialization in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Ms. Harvey has achieved an AV rating as an attorney in Martindale-Hubbell, signifying the highest level of professional excellence and ethics. In addition, she has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, acknowledging her exceptional professional achievements. Ms. Harvey's accomplishments also extend to her being named among the "40 Under 40" in Phoenix, further highlighting her significant contributions to her field and community.