Jay Harrington

PRESIDENT

Phone: 313.615.0039
Email: Jay@hcommunications.biz

LinkedIn: Jay Harrington
Twitter: @JayHarrington75

Jay Harrington is president and co-founder of our agency, where he leads training, coaching, and consulting engagements for sophisticated law firms across the country and around the world. A former BigLaw attorney, Jay helps firms invest in their lawyers by delivering practical, high-impact programs that drive business development, build visibility, and turn potential into performance.

Jay is one of the legal industry’s leading experts in the areas of business development, marketing, and thought-leadership strategy. He works closely with firm leadership to sharpen market positioning, build reputational capital through PR and content, and help lawyers consistently generate new business. He also leads our coaching and training practice, providing one-on-one guidance to high-potential attorneys and delivering workshops that are grounded in strategy, storytelling, and real-world experience.

A frequent speaker and presenter, Jay is trusted by Am Law 100 firms, boutique practices, and legal associations to deliver keynotes and workshops on topics ranging from business development and branding to thought leadership and productivity. His sessions are known for blending behavioral science, strategy, and actionable advice.

Before launching the agency, Jay practiced law as a commercial litigator and corporate bankruptcy attorney at top firms including Skadden Arps and Foley & Lardner. He also co-founded and ran a boutique corporate restructuring firm. He holds a law degree from the University of Michigan and a journalism degree from the University of Kansas.

Jay is also a prolific writer and content creator. He’s a columnist for Law.com, JD Supra, and Attorney at Work, and is the author of three books: One of a Kind, The Essential Associate, and The Productivity Pivot.