Ben Sachs is an expert in management, strategy, and negotiation. He teaches at the University of Virginia School of Law and provides consulting and training services to a wide range of government and private sector organizations around the world, including thousands of attorneys and other professionals through CLEs, seminars, and workshops. Sachs's professional career spans law and business. He first served as a litigator at Sidley Austin LLP and then as a strategic management consultant at the Boston Consulting Group before moving to Storyblocks, a technology and media company, where Ben served as general counsel and chief operating officer. After helping secure the company's private-equity acquisition in 2020, he now focuses exclusively on teaching and consulting. He lives outside Washington, DC.
"""Law firms must focus on creating effective and positive teams in order to provide the best career development and mentorship, as well as excellent client service. This has never been more important, especially given the hybrid work environment that is developing today. Ben Sachs's ability to work within all levels of an organization, and his deep experience in creating successful teams and authentic communication between team members, makes him the perfect guide for this crucial business need."" - David Wolfson, Partner & Executive Director, Milbank LLP ""His management experience and teaching prowess shine through in All Rise, making it easy to see why Ben Sachs is one of the most in-demand experts for lawyers' professional development."" - Aisha Greene, Director of Attorney Development & Training, Cadwalader LLP ""Ben Sachs draws on social science research and real-life examples from his experience across law and business to arm attorneys with the practical tools they need to thrive in the practice of law."" - Prof. Molly Shadel, University of Virginia School of Law, author of Tongue-Tied America: Reviving the Art of Verbal Persuasion and Finding Your Voice in Law School"