Above the Law Features Dr. Monica Delgado’s Work With HSW

April 1, 2024

Above the Law featured Dr. Monica Delgado’s role at Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler, highlighting the significant advantages of bringing diverse professional perspectives to the profession. 

Delgado, a peak performance coach with a Ph.D. in multicultural clinical psychology, works closely with HSW attorneys and our clients to make sure the psychological, emotional and human elements of cases are given proper attention and consideration — a unique role among law firms that positions HSW as a trendsetter.  

In the article, “Law Firms Looking Outside The JD Box For Legal Talent,” founding partner Jonathan Harris spoke to editor Joe Patrice about how Delgado’s contributions underscore the value professionals outside the legal sector can bring to managing cases and achieving client outcomes. Harris said Delgado’s regular presence on weekly calls and day-to-day functions “opens new doors for the firm,” allowing HSW’s lawyers to leverage her unique worldview, insights and perspectives when preparing clients for trial.

“Clients want their problems solved, and I think lawyers also overestimate the value of the legal process for solving those problems,” Harris told Above the Law. “Instead of just thinking about the next deposition or the next brief, it’s great to have someone on the team who focuses on other ways to solve the client’s problem or focuses on ways to help the client think about solving the problem.”

Delgado helps individuals and organizations cultivate exceptional leadership, build positive cultures, and improve performance. Over her career, her clientele has spanned corporate leadership, dynamic entrepreneurs, accomplished lawyers and world-class athletes, from boardrooms to courtrooms to locker rooms.

Harris is HSW’s founder and managing partner. A high-stakes trial lawyer with extensive business and financial experience, he is recognized as a premier advocate in the courtroom and in business negotiations. Harris advises companies, C-Suite executives, founders, portfolio managers and top producers in employment, business and partnership matters and represents clients facing internal, regulatory and criminal investigations.