Law Practice Management, Law Firm Coaching : Ronda Muir of Robin Rolfe Resources : Law People Blog

Ronda Muir is a senior consultant at Robin Rolfe Resources, specializing in the area of law firm and law department organizational development and dynamics. 

Established in 1999, RRR is headquartered in New Jersey and provides custom management consulting services to law firms, law departments, and providers serving the legal profession. All of RRR's consultants are lawyers and all staff members have either JDs or other advanced degrees. The advice offered by RRR is grounded on sound business principles and behavioral science, delivered with practical implementation programs, while making use of sophisticated tools tailored to lawyers.

• Strategic Planning
• Practice Management
• Business Development
• Organizational Dynamics
• Professional Development

Prior to founding RRR, Robin Rolfe practiced law in both law firm and corporate settings and served for 17 years as the Executive Director of the International Trademark Association (INTA), which she built into the largest and most active association of intellectual property owners in the world.

Ronda Muir combines years of practicing law in the United States and Europe with advanced study in psychology and conflict resolution. She brings business-savvy, psychologically sophisticated, real-world solutions to the unique challenges facing law firms and corporate law departments. By enhancing organizational and personal dynamics, she helps to create a collaborative culture that best supports lawyers and the clients they serve.  Ronda is a frequent speaker and has published numerous articles on people management issues, including diversity in the legal workplace and emotional intelligence. 

Ronda ‘s experience working at a major Wall Street law firm, a small Washington DC boutique firm and as Co-General Counsel for a multinational, Paris-based conglomerate has given her practical knowledge and critical insight. In addition, she has counseled Fortune 500 companies on board governance and organizational performance and provided high- performance coaching for senior executives. She also enhanced her organizational management and conflict resolution skills as Vice President of CPR, now the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution, in New York City. 

Ronda graduated with Distinction in Psychology from Swarthmore College, received a JD with Honors from the University of Texas Law School, and earned a Certificate in Comparative Law from the London School of Economics. A certified mediator with advanced training from Harvard University, she is also certified to administer several assessments, including the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT).

Ronda is a member of the Yale Leadership Development Committee and the Coaches Training Institute. She is also a member of the American Bar Association (Law Practice Management, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Women Rainmakers), and has served on a number of boards, including currently the Dispute Settlement Center, a Connecticut mediation firm.  As part of her community involvement, Ronda oversees leadership training for at-risk youth for Community Centers, Inc.