Not your ordinary platform for women in law — combining mentorship, leadership growth, and community to help members go beyond the bar
SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Koa Counsel officially launches this month with a mission to redefine how women experience and advance within the legal profession by fostering growth not only in career, but in life, through leadership development, holistic well-being, and meaningful social and professional connections. Built on the guiding tagline “Bold. Brave. Beyond the Bar.”, Koa Counsel encourages women lawyers and law students to lead with courage, take ownership of their careers, and build influence that extends far beyond traditional legal practice.
Founded by corporate lawyer and legal executive Susan Seah, Koa Counsel is an extension of The Koa Club, a leadership community she launched in 2019 to empower women professionals across industries. Drawing on more than three decades of experience as a practicing attorney, general counsel, and community builder, Seah created Koa Counsel in response to a persistent gap in the legal field: the lack of accessible, values-driven spaces where women can grow as leaders, receive authentic mentorship, and build meaningful professional relationships.
“Throughout my career, I have seen incredibly talented women leave the legal profession or stall in their growth because they lacked support, guidance, or a trusted environment to develop their voice,” said Seah. “Koa Counsel exists to change that narrative. Bold. Brave. Beyond the Bar. is not just a tagline — it is our call to women in law to step into their power, challenge outdated norms, and redefine what leadership in the legal profession looks like.”
Among Koa Counsel’s featured offerings is its Mentorship Program, a multi-phase journey supporting women at every stage of their legal careers, from law students and early-career lawyers to seasoned leaders, culminating in advanced leadership readiness, strategic influence, and preparation for senior and executive roles.
Complementing this mentorship experience, Koa Counsel offers a curated mix of workshops, featured speaker panels, networking events, social gatherings, and community forums, all designed to foster meaningful connection and candid conversation. Members engage in practical skill-building across areas such as executive presence, strategic influence, resilience under pressure, and personal branding, within a trusted community that supports both professional ambition and personal growth.
“Koa Counsel is where ambition meets authenticity,” Seah added. “We want women lawyers and law students to know they are not alone, and that their voices, stories, and leadership matter.”
Koa Counsel is a Washington State Special Purpose Corporation created to serve a defined social purpose – advancing leadership, opportunity, and long-term career sustainability for women in the legal profession. Through its programs and community, Koa Counsel is committed to building not only successful careers, but stronger, more inclusive legal workplaces.
Koa Counsel is now accepting members and partners. For more information, visit https://koacounsel.com or follow Koa Counsel on LinkedIn.
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About Koa Counsel
Koa Counsel is a leadership and professional development community for women lawyers and law students and a Washington State Special Purpose Corporation dedicated to advancing women in the legal profession. Through mentorship, practical skills training, and community connection, Koa Counsel helps women build influence, resilience, and lasting impact within law and beyond.
Susan Seah
Koa Counsel
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