Faith James, an older woman with grey hair, wearing a sleeveless black dress with white stitching, sitting on a bench, looking confidently into the distance with her chin resting on her hand.

A Bit About Me . . .

I’m a certified, ICF-credentialed coach with over 40 years of experience as a practicing attorney. I’ve worked in Big Law, Fortune 100 corporations, and elite government agencies. I understand the unique pressures that come with the profession—from the constant urgency to the quiet moments of self-doubt no one sees.

I work with attorneys who are successful but stretched thin—people who want to feel more balanced, more fulfilled, and more like themselves again. My coaching style is direct, compassionate, and deeply grounded in lived experience.

My Why . . .

My "why" is because I know I was born for this. I've been getting signals all my life, and I finally stopped long enough to pay attention. 

I’ve always been the one that people trust with their toughest questions—about work, relationships, and life. My mix of empathy, optimism, and clear thinking makes me a natural problem-solver. Formal coach training turned that instinct into a profession, and now I help lawyers think clearly, choose wisely, and handle the demands of their careers without burning out.


Work with me
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WHAT BROUGHT ME HERE

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1978

Became an Owl for life at Rice University.

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1980

Four generations celebrated my internship with the Texas Legislature.

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1981

Earned my J.D. from UT Austin and passed the Texas State Bar.

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1984

First litigation role as an Asst. Attorney General taught me about high pressure and stress.

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1986

Staff Attorney role investigating high-profile insider trading at elite SEC, where on-the-job training took on a whole new meaning.

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1989

BigLaw litigation - I learned to survive/thrive in a grueling and intense law firm environment.

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1995

BigLaw pivot to the Trademark practice I loved, and coaching legal professionals became part of who I am.

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2002

Fortune 100 global in-house positions — advised C-suites, mentored legal/business teams, earned leadership awards.

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2020

An EQ-i assessment and the coaching program at Rice University CHANGED MY LIFE!

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2021

I traded a title for a purpose, launching Faith James Coaching, LLC.