The Purpose-Driven Lawyer
Thrive in law or beyond
You began law school with high hopes and the promise of a fulfilling career—but where do you stand today? Are you truly living your best life?
Maybe the daily challenges have blurred your sense of purpose, leaving you wondering if law—or your specific field—is the right path.
Or perhaps you’re still committed to this career but struggle with the lack of clarity, finding the next step, industry changes, or feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or stressed.
My mission is to help to become highly intentional, and move closer to your best self—whether within the legal profession or beyond.
Tailored support for law professionals
My programs are built specifically for people like you—driven, ambitious, and ready to take charge. I understand that lawyers need solutions that are as sharp, practical, and results-oriented as they are. That’s why I don’t offer generic advice or one-size-fits-all systems. Instead, every step, combining consultancy, coaching, and training elements, is designed to align with your professional mindset and goals.
Whether you’re charting your career path, making a pivotal decision, or navigating a transition, these research-based programs adapt to your priorities and vision.
Possible frameworks
The Strategic Lawyer
Elevate your career by crafting focused strategies that help you achieve big goals and solve complex challenges.
The Entrepreneurial Lawyer
Master the skills and mindset to grow your own practice, build your brand or launch a business with confidence and strategy.
The Empowered Leader Lawyer
Develop the leadership presence and decision-making abilities to inspire teams and lead with authority.
The Focused Lawyer
Create a personalized system for managing your time, focus, and energy to maximize productivity while maintaining a sense of calm.
The Thriving Lawyer
Achieve sustainable success by balancing high performance with personal well-being and fulfillment.
The Purpose-Driven Lawyer
Gain clarity on what truly drives you and build a career that aligns with your values, goals, and vision.
The Transitioning Lawyer
Navigate career changes in or beyond law and major decisions with a clear, actionable plan that positions you for success.
About
My name is Eszter Bodnár. I am a law professor and a certified coach, primarily working with individuals and companies in the legal industry.
I began my career in public service, working for the National Election Office and the Ministry of Justice in Hungary. In these roles, I was responsible for legal drafting, which allowed me to strengthen my strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills. Over the course of a decade, I collaborated closely with judges, lawyers, government officials, policy-makers, and NGOs at both domestic and international levels, gaining valuable insights into their professions and the challenges they face. Later, I joined an international NGO, where I developed international capacity-building and training projects for government officials across Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
My passion for research and teaching eventually led me back to academia, where I work with the next generation of lawyers. As a law professor, I have taught thousands of students and mentored dozens of graduate students and younger colleagues worldwide. I have authored a monograph, edited several books, and published over a hundred book chapters and journal articles. My teaching and research have taken me to the US, Australia, Canada, Latin America, most of the European Union member states, and beyond. I also co-founded and served as a co-chair of an international network of Central and Eastern European public law specialists.
I am currently an associate professor at ELTE Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest and an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria, Canada. I also hold a continuous teaching appointment at the University of Heidelberg and Sant’Anna School of Advanced Study in Pisa.
2017 was a turning point in my life and career—I moved to Canada, and while continuing my legal projects, I took on a new role as the director of Sonus Foundation, an independent NGO dedicated to making contemporary classical music more accessible and sustainable. In this role, I established a program to support young musicians in their entrepreneurial journey.
I hold a J.D. and a Ph.D. from ELTE Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest and earned my International Coaching Certificate from the World Coaching Organization.
I divide my time between the West Coast of Canada and Europe, offering both online and in-person services.
Interested in working together?
Book a free 20-minute online call and we create a program tailored to your specific needs and challenges.
hello@ebodnar.com
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