On Her Terms

on her terms · Beta cohort · Opens 29 June 2026

Build a firm that runs without you being the bottleneck for

everything

A 10-week coaching program for women in the early years of running a law firm. Fewer second guesses. More consistent revenue. A firm that actually works.

duration

10 weeks

investment

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cohort size

10 women

"You built a firm because you wanted something different. Ten weeks from now, it should feel like it."

Michelle Oates · Founder, On Her Terms

Is This You?

You started your firm to have more freedom. Somehow you ended up with less.

Your revenue is inconsistent and you're not entirely sure why. Good months feel like luck, quiet months feel like failure.

You're the answer to every question in the firm. Nothing moves without you. You knew it would be hard, but not this hard.

You second-guess your decisions — your pricing, your processes, your instincts. You wonder if you're doing it right.

You're capable and committed. But somewhere between launching and now, you got buried in the doing and lost the vision.

the shift

Ten weeks of doing the work, not just thinking about it

From Lawyer to Law Firm Owner is not a course. There are no pre-recorded videos to watch when you get around to it. This is a coaching program, which means you will be challenged, supported, and held accountable by someone who has already built what you are building.

Before

Revenue that feels unpredictable and fragile

After

A client pipeline you understand and can influence

before

Being the bottleneck for everything in the firm

after

Systems and team that carry work without you

before

Second-guessing every decision you make

after

A clearer sense of what you're building and why

the program

Three phases. Ten weeks. One firm that actually works.

phase one

Clarity

Weeks 1-3

You know what you're building and why. Both on paper and in your gut.

  • Honest baseline - where you actually are

  • Your firm, your way - vision and values

  • The revenue gap - numbers without shame

phase TWO

Strategy

Weeks 4-7

You stop being the bottleneck. The firm starts to run.

  • Pricing and fees - own your number

  • Systems and team - get out of the way

  • Clients and pipeline - consistent revenue

  • Marketing and visibility - show up with intent

phase three

Identity

Weeks 8-10

You lead the firm. You stop waiting to feel ready.

  • Decisions and doubt — lead without permission

  • Boundaries and energy — protect the founder

  • What's next — momentum beyond 10 weeks

What's included?

High contact, no faff

10

Weekly group calls

One live Zoom call per week with your cohort. Real conversations, not webinars.

1:1

Private 1:1 sessions

Dedicated 1:1 coaching sessions with Michelle throughout the program - weeks 2, 5, and 9.

10

Weekly group calls

Direct WhatsApp access to Michelle for the full 10 weeks. Plus a group WhatsApp with your cohort.

your coach

Michelle Oates

I'm a family lawyer, Accredited Specialist, and founder of Connect Family Law - a fixed-fee firm I built in regional Victoria while raising two daughters and figuring it out as I went.

I built On Her Terms because the things I wish someone had told me in my first two years would have changed everything. Not theory. Not frameworks. Just honest, practical guidance from someone who has been exactly where you are.

  • Founder, Connect Family Law

  • Accredited Specialist in Family Law

  • Fixed-fee firm model pioneer, regional Victoria

  • Winner — Regional & Suburban Lawyer of the Year 2025

  • Finalist — Mentor of the Year 2025

  • Finalist - Family Lawyer of the Year 2026

"I'm not here to tell you what a law firm should look like. I'm here to help you build the one you actually want."

Michelle Oates

investment

Beta round pricing - first cohort only

full program investment

  • 10 weekly group coaching calls via Zoom

  • Private 1:1 sessions with Michelle

  • Unlimited WhatsApp access for 10 weeks

  • Group WhatsApp community

  • Cohort limited to 10 women

Places are limited to 10 women. To apply, email Michelle directly or use the button above to get in touch.

Ten weeks from now, your firm could actually feel like yours.

Places are limited. Beta pricing ends with this cohort.

questions

A few things worth knowing

Who is this program for?

Women in the early years of running a law firm in Australia. There's no hard rule on how long you've been going. If you're still finding your feet, still figuring out the revenue, still feeling like you're the answer to everything, this is for you.

What's the time commitment?

One group call per week plus time to implement what you've worked on. The 1:1 sessions are scheduled at times that suit you. WhatsApp access is there when you need it. No pressure to be always-on.

Why is it called a beta round?

This is the first cohort. The program structure is set, the delivery is real, and the coaching is the same regardless. Beta pricing reflects that I'm building this with the first group. Your feedback helps shape what comes next.

I'm not in Victoria, does that matter?

Not at all. Everything is delivered via Zoom and WhatsApp. The program is open to women across Australia.

How do I apply?

Email Michelle directly at [email protected] or hit the apply button above. There's no lengthy application, just a quick conversation to make sure it's the right fit.

© 2025 On Her Terms · Michelle Oates