About Leanne
For more than 31 years, I have had the privilege of helping people through some of the most difficult chapters of their lives.
I began my legal career as a Crown Attorney, where I spent 16 years prosecuting criminal cases, including serving as Co-Lead of a specialized Domestic Violence Prosecution Team. Every day, I worked with survivors of intimate partner violence, witnessing both the devastating impact of abuse and the extraordinary resilience of those determined to rebuild their lives.
I then spent the next 15 years practising family law, guiding individuals and families through separation and divorce. Throughout my career, I came to understand that while the legal process is important, it is only one part of the journey. Divorce affects every aspect of a person’s life—their confidence, health, finances, family relationships, and sense of identity.
Over the years, I realized that the moments I found most meaningful were not the courtroom appearances or the legal arguments. They were the conversations where I could listen, encourage, educate, and help someone regain clarity and confidence during an incredibly difficult time.
That realization led me to this next chapter.
Today, I have transitioned from the daily practice of law to divorce coaching because it allows me to focus on what has always been my greatest passion: supporting and empowering people through life’s most challenging transitions. Rather than working in an adversarial system, I now have the opportunity to walk alongside my clients—helping them make thoughtful decisions, prepare for important conversations, navigate uncertainty, and build a future they feel hopeful about.
My legal background gives me a perspective that few coaches can offer. I understand how the family justice system works, how lawyers approach cases, and how conflict can affect both legal outcomes and personal wellbeing. While I do not provide legal advice through coaching, I help my clients feel informed, organized, and better prepared to work with their legal professionals while keeping sight of the bigger picture: building a life beyond divorce.
In addition to coaching, I am a college professor, where I have the privilege of teaching and mentoring the next generation of legal professionals. Teaching has reinforced something I have always believed—that education empowers people to make better decisions and creates confidence in even the most challenging situations.
My commitment to this work is also deeply personal. I have been through my own divorce and understand firsthand the uncertainty, grief, and overwhelm that can accompany the end of a marriage. I also know that healing is possible and that divorce can become the beginning of a stronger, healthier, and more authentic chapter of life.
Outside of my professional life, my greatest pride and joy are my two children. They have been my greatest teachers, my biggest motivation, and the constant reminder that even through life’s most difficult seasons, there is always hope, purpose, and something worth building toward.
Whether you are contemplating separation, navigating a high-conflict divorce, or rebuilding your life afterward, my goal is to provide compassionate, knowledgeable, and practical support. I want every woman I work with to feel stronger, more confident, and better equipped to move forward—not simply having survived divorce, but truly ready to thrive.
