About Cordell Parvin

Cordell Parvin practiced law for over 35 years and developed a highly successful national construction law practice. He was the Construction Law Practice Group Leader and the Partner responsible for attorney development at his firm.In 2005, Cordell left Jenkens & Gilchrist to devote full time to coaching, teaching and speaking on career development, business development and law firm leadership. Since then he has coached lawyers in firms throughout the United States and Canada, and has been a frequent speaker at law firm retreats. He is the author of three books and has published many articles on these subjects.

Areas of Expertise

Career Development and Client Development Coaching
Law Firm and Practice Group Planning and Marketing
Motivational Speaking

Professional Associations

  • American Bar Association
  • Virginia State Bar
  • Texas State Bar
  • Former member, Professional Development Consortium

Education

  • University of Richmond Law School J.D. (1971)
  • Virginia Tech B.A. (1969)

Bar Admissions

  • Texas State Bar, admitted 1996
  • Virginia State Bar, admitted 1971