"After an extensive review of our relationships with various counsel, Stephen Ruben of Valuelaw provided us with important information and action plans which were easy for us and our lawyers to adopt and reduced our cost of legal services"

Testimonials

“Stephen and I worked together for several months.  Through his coaching I found a number of ways to achieve my objective of developing business from within the firm and beyond.  I enjoyed his help and support and would look to him again.”  B. Paulsen, Esq.

“Stephen and I worked together at a time when I was taking on a leadership role within the firm. He worked with me on understanding the requirements of the role and how my new responsibilities could be used to promote business development for me and the practice group.” S. Fitts, Esq.

"Stephen is energetic, client-centered, and results-oriented. He is a catalyst who challenges and supports clients to effect positive changes." C. Wilson HR Executive

"After a 16 year career as a corporate trainer, I took a break from the workplace in order to spend more time with my young family. As I prepared to return to work, I realized my previous job no longer fit my current interests, values and lifestyle. What could I do that would allow me to balance my home life, work and creative aspirations? Enter Stephen Ruben. Through in-depth coaching sessions with Stephen, I was able to identify what was truly important to me in life and in my career. He got me to ponder the tough question, "What if I don't succeed?" and the even tougher question, "What if I do?" Working with Stephen helped me to draw out the answers that were already inside of me. Thanks in large part to Stephen, I have launched a home based business that excites me, challenges me and allows me to keep my priorities straight." K. Hamilton

"As C. F. O. of a publicly traded company, I retained the services of Valuelaw Consulting to better manage the cost and effectiveness of our outside legal counsel. After an extensive review of our relationships with various counsel, Stephen Ruben of Valuelaw provided us with important information and action plans which were easy for us and our lawyers to adopt and reduced our cost of legal services. Valuelaw also provided great assistance to us in managing a large time-consuming litigation matter. Stephen Ruben helped our junior staff communicate more cost effectively with counsel. By employing the recommended cost efficient strategies, we experienced significant savings while maintaining the quality of the relationships with our valued outside counsel." Lee Hartwell C.F.O. Hemosol Inc.

“Stephen J. Ruben of Valuelaw Consulting has helped us manage different lawyers and law firms in various enterprises. His efforts have helped us save money on legal fees, increased the accountability of our lawyers and improved the relationship between us and our counsel." Michael Herman, C.E.O. Citipark Inc, Managing Director Viking Rideau Corporation

"Stephen Ruben conducted a seminar to the members of our firm. We found his insights on client billing to be helpful in both anticipating and solving potential problems. Stephen has given a great deal of thought to the subject matter and expresses his ideas clearly and forthrightly. We are now better able to understand and thereby better serve our clients. One important thing we learned from Stephen's talk is that positive change is easier to implement than we thought it would be" Greg Harris, Harris & Harris, Barristers and Solicitors

We have also been involved in a lengthy assignment with Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC).