President
Ida Abbott Consulting
Ida Abbott is the President of Ida Abbott Consulting.
I help lawyers and firms harness the power of mentoring and sponsorship to guide, support, and transform professional careers. I also serve as a retirement consultant and coach, helping senior professionals design happy and purposeful retirements.
What are the first three words you think of when you hear the word ‘diversity’?
How much longer!
What do you think it will take to develop truly diverse thinking within the legal industry?
Changes in the institutional structure and economic model of law firms, and placing more value on emotional, not just cognitive, intelligence.
What was your main driver to enter the legal industry?
Intellectual curiosity and challenge, plus the belief that law could be used to bring about positive change in the world.
