Monique Burt Williams

"I feel a profound connection with professionals who are writing their next act. Career transitions are often exhilarating, but they can also be complex. Whether you are considering a lateral move, an in-house opportunity, or a nontraditional path, the guidance of a trusted industry advisor can make all the difference."

For nearly two decades, Monique has counseled global corporations, law firms, and government agencies through complex talent management and workforce augmentation challenges. She formerly worked for a litigation boutique and later joined the legal services division of a Fortune 100 workforce solutions company. While there, she built a consulting practice to address the various concerns of in-house law departments. She was later named CEO of the nation’s largest women-owned search firm for in-house lawyers. Monique has been featured in The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, Bloomberg, Above the Law, and Insider for her perspectives on hiring trends in the legal industry.

Monique creates space for her clients to reimagine their careers, working side-by-side with individuals to map out concrete steps toward their goals. She offers behind-the-scenes insights gleaned from her staff-to-c-suite experience in the legal and legal services industries.

Education & credentials

The Indiana University — Maurer School of Law, J.D. (Order of the Barristers)
The University of Michigan, B.A., English Language & Literature
The University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, International Business Transactions

Professional background

Two Cups of Tea Career Consulting, Founder & CEO
Cadence Counsel, Inc., CEO
Kelly Services, Inc., Managing Director
Blackwell Burke, Associate

Monique has a very strong command of motivational language. Her tone often sticks with you in a way that is difficult to explain until you realize just how much your confidence has grown through working with her.

—Chief Human Resources Officer, Healthcare system

I am SO grateful for Monique's coaching. I ended up getting the offer I wanted and am really happy. I kept reading the notes from our session and thought about what Monique told me to keep in mind, and I think it resonated with my interviews. I know I couldn’t have done this without her help and support. Monique has been an incredible resource and advisor. She made a difference in a critical juncture of my life, and I’ll forever be grateful.

—Associate, AMLaw 100 firm

I was contemplating a move to the C-suite, and a colleague suggested an initial call with Monique. Within minutes, she provided me with priceless industry insights and actionable takeaways which allowed me to view the opportunity from all angles.

—General Counsel, Technology consulting firm