Dave Young – Operations & Leadership Consultant | Executive Coach

With over 34 years of experience as an operations and administrative leader in top-tier international law firms, Dave Young brings a deep and practical understanding of what makes law firms run efficiently and effectively. His career has spanned nearly every major function within a firm — including operations, facilities, procurement, finance, recruiting, hospitality, vendor management, security, and performance management — giving him a rare, comprehensive perspective on legal business operations.

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Dave is known for his No Nonsense problem-solving approach, focused on designing and implementing systems that streamline operations, drive efficiency, and deliver measurable financial value. He excels at aligning complex organizational functions and fostering collaboration across all levels of a firm. From launching firmwide initiatives to implementing national-scale operational strategies, Dave has a proven ability to lead meaningful change and elevate performance.

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Equally important is Dave’s insight into the people who make up law firms — attorneys and business services professionals — and how they perform under the pressures of high-stakes environments. He has seen firsthand how sustained high demand and stress, if left unaddressed, can erode performance and morale.

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As a seasoned executive coach, Dave works with partners, senior professionals, and teams to counteract these effects and unlock greater potential. His coaching philosophy mirrors his operational mindset: cut through the noise, eliminate what doesn’t serve the goal, and take direct, specific action to achieve success. Whether guiding individual leaders or cross-functional teams, Dave empowers professionals to perform at their best — with clarity, confidence, and focus.

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A proud father of five, Dave enjoys spending time with his family, his wife Diana, and their dog, Dexter. He is also committed to physical fitness and works out five days a week.

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