Davina Frederick: Helping Women Law Firm Owners Scale and Succeed

The Managing Partners Podcast: Law Firm Business Podcast

Davina Frederick is an attorney with a notable journey through her professional career. She ventured into law as her second career, starting her own law firm right out of law school. With an entrepreneurial spirit, she has navigated the rigors of starting and scaling a business. Before her legal endeavors, she spent approximately 15 years in marketing—a background that certainly colors her current pursuit as a law firm growth strategist, focusing especially on helping women law firm owners scale their practices. In addition to her law experience, she has also engaged in entrepreneurial ventures such as operating a high-performance fitness training facility. In the latest episode of the Managing Partners Podcast, host Kevin Daisey warmly welcomes Davina Frederick, a seasoned attorney and business coach, offering female law firm owners the tools and strategies to scale their businesses successfully. Kicking off with a vibrant exchange recalling their previous podcast collaboration, the guests dive into the essential elements of growth, balance, and leadership integral to running a successful law firm. The conversation leads to thought-provoking insights about the challenges of scaling a law firm, transitioning from a solo to a CEO mindset, and the vital importance of creating supportive teams, structures, and systems within the business. Davina emphasizes the significance of knowing one's professional desires, constructing a law firm that supports one’s lifestyle aspirations, and the untapped potential of women in law to grow their practices without succumbing to burnout.